Rome Italy - Part 2

Today was our second day in Rome! Breakfast was 7:00 to 11:00. We woke up at 7:00 packed and ready for breakfast and then our tour of St. Peter's basilica and St. Peter's catholic cathedral. It is the famous Catholic Church in the world and the biggest. My sister, dad and I we went downstairs to breakfast. My brother was finishing getting ready. We were well greeted by the hostess and she showed us our seat. The waiter came and told us we can have a free meal and the buffet table.  I ordered scrambled eggs and potatoes and sausage. My sister ordered pancakes with cream and syrup, and my dad ordered the same but with overdone eggs. Later my mom and brother came down. They ate from the buffet table there was Nutella, croissants, meat slices to tropical fruits. It was scrumptious after our main meal we had a chocolate muffin. After, we  ate a full breakfast since we didn't bring food snacks, and the tour is three hours. We went to the bathroom before heading off to the metropolitan line. Did you know rome Italy has only two subway lines because they keep on finding  ancient stuff.To get to the metropolitan station was easy but to get to where our tour was going to start was really hard. We kept on going on the wrong street, turning at the wrong turn. 

Finally, this kind lady who spoke English told us it was straight ahead. My parents got our tickets and information while the rest of us had a candy mint and used the bathroom. After we met our guide guess who it was? Yes it was the lady who helped us. We told her about our hometown and where we were staying. Finally, it was time for our tour, we walked for five minutes until we reached the detectors to go inside the Basilica. For the first part of our tour we learned about the famous artist Michael Angelou who painted the last judgement of hell or heaven. He painted that when he was only twenty three for the pope along time ago. After he painted a whole ceiling when he was sixty seven. It is a really big painting. After we saw statues and learned about the paintings. We saw Moses and the red river, also Jesus when he was dead. From this day Italy has parts of the cross that Jesus was killed on, the skull of Jesus, the cloth that was rubbed on his bloody face. They have many statues and marble statues. Next, we took a break and had water.

 After we walked for a long time and we took another break and we went to the bathroom before going into the entrance of the cathedral. In St. Peter's cathedral we saw bronze statues, marble statues. The statues were so realistic you could see the veins and the shape of the muscle. The detail was like no other. Also we saw where popes were buried, and where St. Peter was buried. He was at the last judgement  with Jesus Christ. At the end of the tour she told us about walking up to the panoramic view dome. That was in St. Peter's cathedral. She was absolutely amazing tour guide, she was specific, she believed in what she was saying and she knew how to not bored a crowd I recommend this tour. Next, we left and we went to lunch. I had pizza and a coke. After lunch we headed to the train station to go back to  Spoleto. While we were walking to the station we looked at the clothes store. Before going on the train we all got a nice cool ice pops and my mom got a frozen coffee, and then we went to the tran home

Venice - Part1

Today we went to Venice.  We woke up and ate cereal. So after breakfast we left and went to our bus stop. We waited twenty minutes until the bus came. When we got to the fourth stop we had a problem. There was this lady who had a double stroller and it was unsafe because the double stroller blocked the door. So the bus driver told here to leave, but she wouldn't. The bus driver wouldn't drive to the next stops. So we waited twenty minutes until another bus that was heading to the train station, and we got on thankfully. The next stop was ours, Yeah! 

 When we got inside the train station my brother didn't feel good. So we went to the restrooms. After, we looked at the arrivals of the trains, there was a train to Venice that was coming at 11:30. So we went to platform seven. We waited and waited until an express train came. We were so happy because we were going to go to Venice. Just our luck we couldn't take it because we bought a ticket for a slower train. The next train wasn't ours or the next. After an Italian speech came on the speakers people started leaving and going to another platform. Now it was 12:30. So we followed the people to platform 6 and there was our train, or so we thought it was. On the train we ate our lunch. My brother started to feel worse. When the train terminated we were in Vicenza. We realized we took the wrong train. We went and got a bubbly drink because we all felt tired and sick in the head or stomach.  After my dad got us tickets to Venice, we all went to the platform and waited until 1:53 and we went on our train. Finally the train came, woo ho!  

On the train I played on my iPad and listened to music. When we got to the Venice train station we looked for a information guide. It was now 2:30. We looked and I found the information site. We learned about the transportation, where our boat tour was, and restaurants that were kid friendly. 

When we were done my dad purchased a map and we followed the instructions to get to our boat tour. We walked and walked while eating our yummy ice cream. My mom told me there are really good parades, masks and food in Venice. We saw many shops while we walked and beautiful bridges over the canals. By the time we got to our boat tour it was time for us to go on the boat. The boat tour was beautiful and it was amazing to be on the canals. Our guide was really good at explaining about everything. We saw museums, houses, shops, and restaurants. Also we saw beautiful flowers, churches, and many other things. After the boat ride we decided to find a restaurant for dinner.

We found a pizza place. The waiter came and my mom started to order our drinks. Right in the middle of or order, the waiter left us to seat another family - without saying anything to us. And we waited quite a long time before he seated us. My parents couldn't take the poor service. So we left and walked and walked until we found a quiet pizzeria. It was really nice service and yummy pizza. 

After our delectable dinner we walked to our hotel. Our hotel was beautiful and had nice service. My dad wanted to look outside in the private garden. In the garden there were caves and a very nice platform to view the ocean and the sunset.

After the sunset we went to get a drink of water and then walked to the big tourist square. My mom found two rings and a necklace that she really liked. So my dad bought it for her. Also my brother found a grass hopper made out of palm fronds. After that, we walked a little more then went back to our hotel. I was so excited for what lies ahead tomorrow!

Venice - Part 2

Today was the day we go back to our apartment in Padova. Before we went home we got a special opportunity to go to the famous glass making company, Marano Glass making Co.To get there we had to take a taxi boat to the other side some people might say.  There we learned how they made glass, what tools they used, and how they colored the glass. After, we walked around the small garden to the shop where you could buy it. First we looked at statues and animals, and then we went upstairs to jewelry and chandeliers, it was magnificent but not the prices. Then my brother went to the bathroom, he wasn't feeling so well. So he went outside with my dad while my mom, sister and I looked at the last room. We thanked our guide and tipped him and waited for our hotel boat to come and take us back to the hotel. When we got back we went into the air conditioning and then we left to explore the shops and find lunch. At the shop where my mom got her rings my sister got herself a blue glass ring. It was beautiful, after we found a sandwich place and had a chicken sandwiches and mozzarella tomatoe sandwich. After I found a nice store that was 1euro and I got three seahorse necklaces, two bracelets. I loved what I got! Next, we bought postcards to write to our friends and family. Last before we were going to go home my mom wanted to see a exhibition about all diffrent countries. For a treat there was one by the train station so we went there and we learned about Thailand, to represent we made a string brick. I loved learning about the cultural. Next we left and went to the train station. To go home it took 1hour and a long walk home.

Neuschwanstein ( the disney castle is based off of)

Today we went to  Neuschwanstein, To get there we had to drive 25 minutes. In those twenty-five minutes we went from Austria to Germany. When we got in the area of the castle we drove to the ticket booth, and of course there was a huge line. We were about to decide to come back later,  when my dad had an idea that my mom waits in the line and we go park the car. So we headed back in the car and drove to a car park it was ten dollars. After we walked to the ticket booth and waited with our mom, while my brother and dad were going to go look around. When they came back, the line was making progress also my dad had pretzels in his backpack. So all the kids got a big pretzel while the parents got a coffee. We waited a good amount of time it was 12:50 and we were waiting for a English tour. Finally, we were at the front, we paid and got our tickets for the 1:40 English tour and we headed to the entrance to walk up to the castle. 

We walked and walked. Our idea was we ate lunch up close to the castle and then we explored while waiting for our tour. When we got to a rest stop, we ate our lunch and took pictures of the beautiful waterfall  below the castle. After,we went to the bathroom and headed up the mountain to the castle. The castle shined in the sun, it felt magical and thrilling. The castle was whitish blueish. It was now 1:35 so we went and walked by the castle to the famous river called Marien River. It was beautiful we got fabulous pictures of it on the bridge. Soon  it was time for our tour so we walked back to the castle and waited five minutes for the tour.

Our tour was wonderful we had a girl tour guide, she was amazing. She told us about the Kings library, chamber, hall, and where the servants slept. Also the kitchen was really big, it had lots of different pots and pans, utensils, and stoves. She also told us about the history of the paintings that were all over the castle, and how the King had the first telephone that called his parents and the post office. How  cool is that! At the end of our tour we went to the bathroom and we left to go walk to the car. On our way our dad surprised us with gummy bears. So we ate while walking to our car. When we got by the car park my brother saw a lake to put his feet in, so my brother and I put our feet in the water and saw cool rocks. It was 4:30 so we left.Originally we were going to go back to the castle and have a night walk, but we were all tired so we went to the information center and declined. After we went to the grocery store to get chocolate, fruits, and a loaf of bread and then headed home. Today was a excellent day because when I was little I played in the play Cinderella and when I went to the disney castle it made me remember! See you next time.... 

The Quest

Hi, last time I posted I was in France. I really enjoyed it because of all the nature, hikes, and beaches. Now I am in Germany! 

My parents gave us a list of things to go around town and take pictures of. On the list there were things like  a pic of a pet, slug, and your favorite sign. I thought it was hard because you had to talk to people and go around town and I was nervous being in a town that spoke a diffrent language.  

 First, I went around with my sister. We argued, but we manage to find some things. We came back to our apartment and then my mom, sister and I went looking for more stuff. After a while we all got tired so went back to the apartment.  I didn't find  everything  on the list. Neither did my sister, but my brother did. He won because he found everything, and he didn't argue or fuss.

 His prize was ICE-CREAM! I was jealous but I know he won fair and square. It was a learning experience that was fun and awesome. Here's what I found just scroll down and you'll see pics. Till then cheers! 

The picture of a church 

Your favorite sign 

A German toy

The high water mark

Your favorite store

A picture of your favorite cafe in Bacharach 

A bank

A pic of a bier garden 

The German flag

Below a picture of the euro flag

Trier

Today we went to Trier.  In Trier we were going to go on the hop on and hop off bus. Before we went on the bus we went pass the black gate, also known as the Port de Nigra. We went and walked to the hop on bus stop. We sat on the bus until it was time to get off. 

The first stop was the Roman thermal baths. It was amazing, There were many places where you could identify what was there. After that we went back on the bus and ate lunch. When we were done we were at the next stop the amphitheater. My dad loved it the most. You could hear whispers that echoed from the bottom to the top.  It was really entertaining!  Next, we got off at a different Roman thermal baths. It was very interesting to explore. In the dark places it was very cool and nice. Next, to the baths was a church. We went in and looked around, and we walked to the stop to get back to Port de Nigra. 

It was a hot day out so we got icecream. I ate pineapple and lemon. It was scrumptious and tasted very sour! Then while we ate our ice cream we walked in the town market. It was awesome to see the diffrent shops. Also there were fruits and veggies to buy. It was 5:30 so we went to the Cathedral by the market and we explored its wonders. Finally, it was time to go home so we got a quick yummy snack and headed to our car to leave. I had a spectacular day!

Landaus Panorama

We just left Germany and we were heading to Austria! I am really excited.  

In the car all the kids felt nauseous but Kaija and I didn't throw up, but my brother did. The car ride took forever until finally we got to the tunnel that split Germany's border and Austria. There were many cars going and coming.  It was very busy. When we got out of the tunnel we didn't have to show our passports to the Austrian Army. After we drove to our apartment named Landhaus Panorama, we had spaghetti for dinner and then we went to bed. 

The  next day, we went grocery shopping and we played all day. It was so fun!  Our apartment is so nice it has two rooms. One with two beds and 1 bunk bed The beds here are really comfortable. Also we have a play field and many things to do like a trampoline, scooters, a sandbox and a ping pong table. After lunch we went to the grocery store. We got many things like pasta, fruits, cookies, and more. It was a very hot day today so I asked my parents if we could go to the pool place. So after my moms chinese dinner we went to the pool place. It was very close to us. Here there was a pool, a sauna, a big water slide, and a kids water playground. The first thing my family did was the slide. It was fast and the slide turned different colors like red, blue, purple and other pretty colors. After, we went on it again and again until we were tired, and then we went to the pool. It felt really refreshing and nice. We went to the sauna and then we went on the slide until it was time to go. When we got home we ate a snack and then went to sleep. 

The day after the pool place, we had smoothies for breakfast. Today was the first day of school in Austria, we went on Time 4 Learning a online learning website. Then we did spelling city. After that we took a break. Then we continued doing school. After we ate lunch and played until it was time for the ruins hike. We drove to the ruins entrance. First there was a museum by the entrance to the ruins so we went and learned about the knights work and armor. There was a room to try on things it was very cool to see my brother try them on and look like a knight. Next, we watched about the people trying to get the philosophers stone that gave eternal life. Then, we went into another room and watched about how knights would duel to get the princess. When the tour ended  we went back to the entrance of the museum and we took a break at the playground. Finally it was time to walk to the ruin named Ehrenberg. We walked up lots of hills, after we finally got to the ruin we explored it. It was very cool! The view from the ruin was spectacular. Next, we walked down to our car and went home. For dinner we had taco stew with tortilla chips. It was a very nice day!