Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Breath Taking Day!
Today was a amazing day I went to the Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Paddington Train Station. The first thing I did today was watch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth lives on the weekdays. It was very neat because I learned about the guards and their uniforms and plumes. When we were done looking we ate our salami sandwiches on the grass. Well that's it, oh I'm just kidding we are not nearly finished. Next, we went to Kensington Palace where Princess Diana lived before she past on. We learned about some of England's kings and queens, princesses, also princes and duchesses. I was so thrilled that we got to learn so much. We all left and took a train to Paddington Station. I was excited to see the statue of Paddington, the adventurous bear. It was so good to see my moms smile and happiness about her times with her Paddington bear. We ended the day with going out to dinner again and I finally got my fish and chips, yeah! I'm so glad you took time to read. So stay tuned for more...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Westminster Abbey
So today was very interesting we did many things like go on a boat to go sightseeing, went to an abbey, saw Big Ben ( it's a clock ), and ended up eating at a Mexican restaurant!
My favorite place we went to was Westminster Abbey! In Westminster Abbey I learned that there are many buried people in the church. We all went to see the high altar - it shines like butter on bread, yum. There were many things to see and do. My brother, sis and I did an activity worksheet and learned so much from that. Such as queens and kings had their coronation ceremony here, there is a special choir of boys, services are held every day, and there are many colorful works of art. I also saw where Queen Elizabeth I is buried.
London has been so terrific. I earned a prize for completing the worksheet on Westminster and I earned a chocolate coin. It was a marvelous day out so we sat on a grassy area by the abbey and ate sandwiches by Big Ben!
When we all were done eating, we headed to a boat and we went on a Thames River cruise. We saw lots of bridges like the London bridge, tower bridge, and Blackfriars Bridge. Also one of the crew told us about famous buildings on the riverside. One of my favorite was The Globe Theater - built exactly like William Shakespeare's theater. We got off the boat at Greenwich and ended the day with an observatory, museum and a lovely Mexican restaurant.
It was 8:30pm when we got home. Everyone was tired but we got to talk to our family in NJ until 10:40pm and then we hung up and went to bed.
My favorite place we went to was Westminster Abbey! In Westminster Abbey I learned that there are many buried people in the church. We all went to see the high altar - it shines like butter on bread, yum. There were many things to see and do. My brother, sis and I did an activity worksheet and learned so much from that. Such as queens and kings had their coronation ceremony here, there is a special choir of boys, services are held every day, and there are many colorful works of art. I also saw where Queen Elizabeth I is buried.
London has been so terrific. I earned a prize for completing the worksheet on Westminster and I earned a chocolate coin. It was a marvelous day out so we sat on a grassy area by the abbey and ate sandwiches by Big Ben!
When we all were done eating, we headed to a boat and we went on a Thames River cruise. We saw lots of bridges like the London bridge, tower bridge, and Blackfriars Bridge. Also one of the crew told us about famous buildings on the riverside. One of my favorite was The Globe Theater - built exactly like William Shakespeare's theater. We got off the boat at Greenwich and ended the day with an observatory, museum and a lovely Mexican restaurant.
It was 8:30pm when we got home. Everyone was tired but we got to talk to our family in NJ until 10:40pm and then we hung up and went to bed.
Monday, April 29, 2013
The London Tower
Today my family and I were going into the city of London to investigate the tower. To get there we had to take 2 trains. When we got to the station Tower Hill, we went walking and we reached the tower entrance. My family and I gave the lady in the booth our passes, and we started our investigation!
First, we all walked to the first tower and we went in, there were pictures, lots of stairs, and many history to the complex. I wondered why all the buildings were so old but looked very suitable to walk around.
When my family and I were done looking around it was time for a tour. So we headed back to the entrance, put on our informations cap and we all were ready to learn. Did you know that the London tower is not one tower it is a complex of different towers with much history? Also did you know that this place had dungeons and a zoo? Also one thing I found absolutely amazing was that when people broke the rules, such as disliking the king or queen, that traitor was beheaded and then they were buried in a special place,the church by the tower? I know creepy, right?
We also got to see the Crown Jewels that the dukes, king and queens wore.
First, we all walked to the first tower and we went in, there were pictures, lots of stairs, and many history to the complex. I wondered why all the buildings were so old but looked very suitable to walk around.
When my family and I were done looking around it was time for a tour. So we headed back to the entrance, put on our informations cap and we all were ready to learn. Did you know that the London tower is not one tower it is a complex of different towers with much history? Also did you know that this place had dungeons and a zoo? Also one thing I found absolutely amazing was that when people broke the rules, such as disliking the king or queen, that traitor was beheaded and then they were buried in a special place,the church by the tower? I know creepy, right?
We also got to see the Crown Jewels that the dukes, king and queens wore.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Great Barrier Reef
Yeah! Today was the day we are going to swim at the Great Barrier Reef. First, we went on a submarine and we went under water it was a magnificent view. There were all kinds of multicolor fish,and coral.I saw a giant fish with blue skin. Also I saw huge amounts of seed weed. Then it was 1:00, time for lunch.
My family and I went to the buffet area and started dishing ourselves some food. They had chicken, rice and even more delicious food. After my family and got our snorkels, flippers and wet suits we jumped into the water. My dad and sis swam longer then I did and they were lucky to see a fish named Wallie, and they got to pet it. On my swim I got to see coral, fish, and lots of seed weed like in the submarine but it was so much cooler because you got to see up close. I also got to see a jelly fish, man it was cool. When I was done I got some more food and then I got some Sprite and then went swimming again. The water felt cool and salty. When the whistle blew it was time to go home so we returned our suits and went on the boat and rode it back home. I really liked the snorkeling trip and I hope you want to come to Australia and do this!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
ALL Around Sydney and the Blue Mountains
The past two weeks I was in Sydney, Australia. I went to the opera house, the botanical garden, and the governor's house. It was all quite fascinating.
The first day we were there, we started to get hungry. We took a walk to Darling Harbour and ate lunch at the food court in Harbourside. I had a hamburger and fries. They were yummy and delectable. When we were done we we headed back to our hostel and took a two hour nap, really my brother and my mom did. When it was time for dinner my mom and brother were still sleeping. While they stayed sleeping, my dad, my sis and I walked to a Mexican restaurant. We all had tacos and chips. It was pretty good. After that we went to the supermarket to buy some food. Then we went to our room and finally went to bed.
The next day we went to the famous opera house in Australia. It is famous for its shape - it looks like a bunch of triangles. We went inside and it was nice to take a cool break in the air conditioning and drink some water.
Next, my family and I went to the botanical garden. It was breathtaking and really awesome. I got to see birds that I would never see in New Jersey and many different kinds of trees. It was really cool. We walked around and we saw sage, lavender and other soothing plants in the Herb Garden. When we took a break we ate our sandwiches. They were okay.
When we were done eating we walked to the area for a tour in the governor of New South Wales' house. I was so excited to see the ballroom. The guide showed us pictures and rooms in the house. It was very fancy and pretty.
The next day my family and I took a train for two hours to get to Katumba to see the Blue Mountains. From the train station in Katumba we walked to our hostel and vegged till the morning.
That morning, we went to the Three Sisters' area and we hiked the giant stairway. It was a very tiring walk, plus it was hot and we were wearing backpacks. I was very exhausted and wanted to stop walking. But in the end it was very worth it. The view is something to die for. at this stop I only saw only one of the sisters.
Then we hiked to the cable car. We hopped on and while we were hanging high in the air, we saw all of the Three Sisters, plus a waterfall and a rainforest. It was really amazing and fascinating.
I had an amazing time in Sydney and the Blue Mountains!
The first day we were there, we started to get hungry. We took a walk to Darling Harbour and ate lunch at the food court in Harbourside. I had a hamburger and fries. They were yummy and delectable. When we were done we we headed back to our hostel and took a two hour nap, really my brother and my mom did. When it was time for dinner my mom and brother were still sleeping. While they stayed sleeping, my dad, my sis and I walked to a Mexican restaurant. We all had tacos and chips. It was pretty good. After that we went to the supermarket to buy some food. Then we went to our room and finally went to bed.
The next day we went to the famous opera house in Australia. It is famous for its shape - it looks like a bunch of triangles. We went inside and it was nice to take a cool break in the air conditioning and drink some water.
Next, my family and I went to the botanical garden. It was breathtaking and really awesome. I got to see birds that I would never see in New Jersey and many different kinds of trees. It was really cool. We walked around and we saw sage, lavender and other soothing plants in the Herb Garden. When we took a break we ate our sandwiches. They were okay.
When we were done eating we walked to the area for a tour in the governor of New South Wales' house. I was so excited to see the ballroom. The guide showed us pictures and rooms in the house. It was very fancy and pretty.
The next day my family and I took a train for two hours to get to Katumba to see the Blue Mountains. From the train station in Katumba we walked to our hostel and vegged till the morning.
That morning, we went to the Three Sisters' area and we hiked the giant stairway. It was a very tiring walk, plus it was hot and we were wearing backpacks. I was very exhausted and wanted to stop walking. But in the end it was very worth it. The view is something to die for. at this stop I only saw only one of the sisters.
Then we hiked to the cable car. We hopped on and while we were hanging high in the air, we saw all of the Three Sisters, plus a waterfall and a rainforest. It was really amazing and fascinating.
I had an amazing time in Sydney and the Blue Mountains!
The Playground, Zoo and Mossman Gorge
Hi everybody, these past days I went to a zoo, playground with a pool, and I learned about the aboriginals.
First I went to a neat playground that had a gigantic big bouncy thing, that my family and I went on. I jumped and hopped and skipped on it. Then I went to the jungle gym and I climbed to the tippy top and I could see the golf course. After that I climbed down and I did a cannonball in the pool. I swam breaststroke and freestyle until I was tired and then we all went home (that we rented in Cairns) and we vegged until we went to sleep.
The next day, my family and I went to the zoo. We saw freshwater crocodiles, lizards, koalas (I got to hold one), wallabies and kangaroos. Finally we got to see snakes. After that area we went to the bird area and saw different kinds of birds like a cockatoo, parrots and more unique birds. It was just fascinating and amazing. Going to the zoo was the coolest thing ever.
After the day of the zoo, My family and I drove to the town Mossman. We were heading to a place where you would hike and learn about what the original people did. We ate lunch first and then met our guide whose name was Matt. We rode a trolley to the entrance of the trail.
On our walk, Matt showed us many things like ceremonial place where they would get married and the place where their spirits went when they died. Also I learned that if women played a certain instrument (the didgeridoo) they would not be able to have children. I think that's just silly.
Well we walked and walked and heard a story about the animals and people. After that we swam in as stream for a little bit and then we headed back to where we started. When we got back, we ate bread and drank tea with milk and sugar. it was very tasty.
I had an amazing time at the pool, playground, the zoo and especially learning about the aboriginal people.
First I went to a neat playground that had a gigantic big bouncy thing, that my family and I went on. I jumped and hopped and skipped on it. Then I went to the jungle gym and I climbed to the tippy top and I could see the golf course. After that I climbed down and I did a cannonball in the pool. I swam breaststroke and freestyle until I was tired and then we all went home (that we rented in Cairns) and we vegged until we went to sleep.
The next day, my family and I went to the zoo. We saw freshwater crocodiles, lizards, koalas (I got to hold one), wallabies and kangaroos. Finally we got to see snakes. After that area we went to the bird area and saw different kinds of birds like a cockatoo, parrots and more unique birds. It was just fascinating and amazing. Going to the zoo was the coolest thing ever.
After the day of the zoo, My family and I drove to the town Mossman. We were heading to a place where you would hike and learn about what the original people did. We ate lunch first and then met our guide whose name was Matt. We rode a trolley to the entrance of the trail.
On our walk, Matt showed us many things like ceremonial place where they would get married and the place where their spirits went when they died. Also I learned that if women played a certain instrument (the didgeridoo) they would not be able to have children. I think that's just silly.
Well we walked and walked and heard a story about the animals and people. After that we swam in as stream for a little bit and then we headed back to where we started. When we got back, we ate bread and drank tea with milk and sugar. it was very tasty.
I had an amazing time at the pool, playground, the zoo and especially learning about the aboriginal people.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Horseback Riding and Snorkeling
It was a hot day in Montezuma. My family and I were going horseback riding across seven beaches to see one of the seven waterfalls that flow into the ocean.
We rode and rode. My horse was brown and its name was pequeño (that means small in Spanish). I loved my horse. Before I knew it we arrived at the waterfall. I was relieved - sometimes when I was riding the horse it felt like I was going to fall off.
The waterfall was refreshing and fun. We swam and ate cucumbers, carrots, and pineapple. The fruit here is amazing and really fresh. After we were done at the waterfall we rode back to Montezuma. When we were all done we went to a hotel in Cabuya to swim and eat lunch. I had fresca, a hamburger and fries. It was delectable. I enjoyed horseback riding a lot!
On Wednesday I went back to Montezuma to go snorkeling. We met the boat and motored to Tortuga Island where we swam and snorkeled. It was really cool. I saw blue, black and orange fish. I tried to swim in a school of fish but I ended up bumping into a fish. It was cute. I saw its face so close to mine. I also saw a starfish. Cool right? Then we went back on the boat and the captain drove the boat to another island for more snorkeling. It was amazing because you got to swim to a little beach.
After that we got on the boat to go to the bigger island for lunch. There was pineapple, watermelon, and the main course was potatoes, salad, choice of chicken, fish or veggies, and sodas. The food was great. The guide said we could look around and enjoy the store and the beach, so we did. Later we got back on the boat and went home.
It was a great day of snorkeling. After that we went out to pizza - YUMMY!
We rode and rode. My horse was brown and its name was pequeño (that means small in Spanish). I loved my horse. Before I knew it we arrived at the waterfall. I was relieved - sometimes when I was riding the horse it felt like I was going to fall off.
The waterfall was refreshing and fun. We swam and ate cucumbers, carrots, and pineapple. The fruit here is amazing and really fresh. After we were done at the waterfall we rode back to Montezuma. When we were all done we went to a hotel in Cabuya to swim and eat lunch. I had fresca, a hamburger and fries. It was delectable. I enjoyed horseback riding a lot!
On Wednesday I went back to Montezuma to go snorkeling. We met the boat and motored to Tortuga Island where we swam and snorkeled. It was really cool. I saw blue, black and orange fish. I tried to swim in a school of fish but I ended up bumping into a fish. It was cute. I saw its face so close to mine. I also saw a starfish. Cool right? Then we went back on the boat and the captain drove the boat to another island for more snorkeling. It was amazing because you got to swim to a little beach.
After that we got on the boat to go to the bigger island for lunch. There was pineapple, watermelon, and the main course was potatoes, salad, choice of chicken, fish or veggies, and sodas. The food was great. The guide said we could look around and enjoy the store and the beach, so we did. Later we got back on the boat and went home.
It was a great day of snorkeling. After that we went out to pizza - YUMMY!
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