Hooray! Vacation has finally arrived. I've got people to meet and exciting places to visit. My first trip took me to Atlanta, Georgia to watch a cheering competition. I had some great tunes to listen to on the plane, and soon fell asleep.
When I awoke, I found that my cheering friends had given me a ribbon to match their costumes. This was a gift that I was not too happy to receive. I'll remember to stay awake the next time we travel together.
Later, we arrived in Atlanta, and toured the Coca Cola bottling plant. Check out all of the bottles!
Finally, my friends finished their cheering competion, and were happy to bring home a trophy. It was bigger than I am!
April 17, 2011-The Old College Try
Since I was already in the South, I met up with some good friends who were visiting colleges. Even though I am a little young to be applying to college, it's always a good idea to be thinking about my education and the future. So, I decided to join them to see what it was all about. At the same time, I was hoping to find out how college food really tastes. These are a few of the schools that we visited in North and South Carolina.
My size made it easy for me to slip unnoticed under a few doors to check out classrooms and dormitories. As far as the food went, there was plenty of flat food like pizza, french fries, and linguini in every dining hall. I think I'll like it.
Since I can't decide if I want to study writing or geography, it's a good thing I have a lot of time to make up my mind. It sure was fun to check these places out.
April 19, 2011- Down to the River
Early the next morning, I hopped on a plane with my art teacher friend Mrs. M. and headed for the continent of South America. We were going to the headwaters of the Amazon River in Iquitos, Peru. Did you know that the Amazon is the world's second longest river? When we landed, we first rode in a cart called a tuk-tuk. Wow, that was fun!
After traveling through the rainforest, we approached our destination. Since there are no bridges that cross this collosal river, we hopped on a boat.
Boy, was I tired and excited after all this traveling! Everything was so different ! My home for a few days was in a community with no running water, no electricity, and no tv or internet! Here I am in my tent, ready to settle down for a long rainforest night . Believe me, in the rainforest, the nights are not quiet at all. There is so much wildlife that comes alive after dark that it was amazing just to listen to it all.
I made many new friends and learned a lot about this beautiful and unspoiled part of the world. It is such a special place and an invaluable resource that no wonder people want to protect it. Here I am with my new friends as they sang a song for me. I was sad to leave them, but knew that my next adventure was a day away. Adios, amigos!
April 21, 2011-One Ticket to Paradise
My week ended with a visit to a beautiful island in the Caribbean named Aruba. I daydreamed on the sandy beach and floated in the warm aquamarine waters. It felt like I was in paradise. When I awoke, I had mixed feelings when I realized that my vacation days were numbered.
April 22, 2011- Coming Home
My journey was coming to an end, and I'd soon be returning home. But since spring has arrived, I know that the rest of the school year will pass in the blink of an eye. I won't be traveling again until summer vacation, but I have a new plan to help me continue to learn about the world. I'll go on virtual trips, like I did with my friend Liam when I missed our flight to Turks and Caicos. I stayed home and we video chatted each night about what he saw. He took pictures for me, and we sure learned a lot together. It was the next best thing to being there. I found out that there were lots of ways to learn with the use of technology.
April 23, 2011-Take Me Out To The Ballgame
There is also another reason why I'm excited about coming home. You see, a Little League baseball team, The Rays, really needs me to be a pinch runner this season. As you know, I can travel pretty quickly around the bases on a windy day. My shape makes it easy to slide under the tag of even the best baseman. I love hearing the cheers of the crowd and wearing my uniform with its flat brimmed hat. So I'm happy to stop traveling for awhile. It will be fun to be a part of a team. For this next adventure in my life, there truly is no place like home.
Thank you to all of my friends who shared their adventures with me. I can't wait until next year!
Your friend in adventure and learning,
Stanley Lambchop
