My Trip Around the World: Callanan Middle School, Des Moines

I'm back at Callanan Middle School to see my favorite teacher Mr. Lowe!!!!!!!!! I had a lot of fun thinking of all the things I could do on this fake trip. I'm going to share my project with my class when I go into school today. I hope they all like it, I also hope Mr. Lowe gives me a good grade. Cross your fingers, and thanks for reading this!!

5 facts about project and Mr. Lowe:

1) Mr. Lowe is the best teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2) I didn't actually go on this trip.

3) Mr. Lowe likes football, his favortie team is the Packers.

4) Mr. Lowe also likes baseball, his favorite team are the Angels.

5) I had a lot of fun doing this project.

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My Trip Around the World: Victoria Land, Antarctica

I'm in Victoria Land!!! This is my last stop on my trip so I'm going to savor it. After I set up camp I went exploring and found a giant ice cave!!! After I found the first ice cave I found a lot more of them. I went back to my camp after a while and starred at the stars before I went to bed. I dreamt about going home that night.

5 facts about Victoria Land, Antarctica:

1)Victoria Land is a region of Antarctica bounded on the east by the Ross Sea and on the west by Wilkes Land.

2) It was discovered by Captain James Clark Ross in January 1841.

3)Victoria Land was named after the UK's Queen Victoria.

4) The region includes ranges of the Transtarctic Mountains and the McMurdo Dry Valleys with the highest point being Mount Abbot in the Northern Foothills.

5)Early explorers of Victoria Land include James Clark Ross and Douglas Mawson.

A link to facts about Victoria Land:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Land

My Trip Around the World: Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica

I'm in Marie Byrd Land!!! It's cold here at least compared to Australia. I set up a tent and got settled in. When I had camp all set up I went out to explore. The land here is so so icy and slippery. Instead I got a picture in front of a HUGE glacier. when I was done hiking I went back to my camp and when I was falling asleep I got to see the Northern Lights!!

5 facts about Marie Byrd Land:

1)Because of its remoteness, even by Antarctic standards, most of Marie Byrd Land has not been claimed by any sovereign nation.

2)It is not a recognized nation, making it by far the largest single unclaimed territory on Earth.

3)Marie Byrd Land formerly hosted the Operation Deep Freeze base Byrd Station.

4)Byrd Station was the only major base in the interior of West Antarctica.

5)In 1968, the first ice core to fully penetrate the Antarctic Ice Sheet was drilled here.

A link with facts on Marie Byrd Land:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Byrd_Land

My Trip Around the World: Kangaroo Island, Austrailia

I'm on Kangaroo Island!!! It is very beautiful here and there are lots of kangaroo's. I went in search of snow globe and I found one and then went to go swimming in the ocean. Their were many tropical fish in the ocean. I even discovered a giant coral reef. Before I went back to my hotel I sat on the beach and watched the sun set.

5 facts about Kangaroo Island:

1)Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island.

2)Kangaroo Island was separated from mainland Australia by a rise in sea level about 9,000 years ago.

3)Stone tools found suggest that Aboriginal people occupied the land at least 11,000 years ago.

4)An unofficial community of sealers and others was set up on Kangaroo Island from 1802 to the time of South Australia's official settlement in 1836.

5)The biggest town on Kangaroo Island is Kingscout.

A link to facts about Kangaroo Island.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_Island

my Trip Around the World: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

I'm in Alice Springs, Northern Territory!! It is so cool here. I went straight to my hotel after I landed in Alice Springs. I went shopping for a snow globe and explored on the city. I also went hiking in the outback and saw lots of kangaroo's. I was so tired after I went hiking that I went straight to bed.

5 facts about Alice Springs, Northern Territory:

1)Alice Springs is the second largest city in the Northern Territory of Australia.

2)Alice Springs has a population of 27,481 people.

3)There are six suburbs altogether in Alice Springs which are close to the Alice Springs town centre.

4)Alice Springs is mostly residential.

5)The town of Alice Springs straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges.

A link to facts about Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Springs,_Northern_Territory

My Trip Around the World: Bali, Indonesia

I'm in Bali, Indonesia!! It is so cool here I like all the exotic animals here. The people here are very nice also.I went out to get a snow globe and then to explore the town. I saw lots of amazing things here a little monkey even followed me around town all day!!! Before I knew it the day was over and I was in my hotel bed and asleep.

5 facts about Bali, Indonesia:

1)Bali is the largest tourist destination in the country.

2)Bali is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather,metalworking and music.

3)Although Bali is relatively small, it is densely populated culturally and economically one of the most important islands in Indonesia.

4)The Balinese (a Malayan group closely related to the Javanese) are skillful farmers.

5) Industries in Bali include food processing, tourism, and handicrafts.

A link to facts about Bali Indonesia:

http:www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0805898.html

My Trip Around the World: The Great Wall of China

I'm at The Great Wall of China!!! It is so amazing to think that people built this with their bare hands. I like it here it's very peaceful and quiet. I walked all the way across and took lots of pictures. when I was don e at the wall I traveled to Bali, Indonesia.

5 facts about The Great Wall of China:

1)The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lo Nur in the west.

2)Since the 5th century BC, several walls have been built that were referred to as the Great Wall.

3)The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has recently concluded that the entire Great Wall.

4)The wall runs mostly along the southern part of China.

5)Laborers were conscripted from all over China to build The Great Wall of China.

A link about facts about The Great Wall of China:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China

My Trip Around the World: Nagpur, India

I have arrived in Nagpur, India!!!! I think it is really amazing here but it is also sad here. There are so many people here it is amazing this many people can actually live in one country. I went to my hotel after I got here on my elephant, and got some money, got back on my elephant and went to go shop and get a snow globe. The streets here are so busy here I'm glad I'm on an elephant and not actually walking. I saw a guy selling a baby tiger on the ground and got down and bought it from him ( I planed on giving it to the zoo when I donated my elephant.) When the day was almost over I went to the zoo and donated the elephant and the tiger to them and then went to my hotel and fell asleep watching t.v. again.

5 facts about Nagpur, India:

1)Nagpur is the largest city in central India.

2)Nagpur is the capital of a state Maharashtra.

3)Nagpur has the 3rd largest population in the state of Maharashtra.

4)Nagpur is the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India.

5)Nagpur was founded by Gond people.

A link to facts about Nagpur, India:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagpur

My Trip Around the World: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

I'm in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!!! The buildings here are styled very different from any of the other places that I've visited. When I landed I went to my hotel and then got my money and went in search of a snow globe. When I found my snow globe I took it back to my hotel and then went out to the streets to meet the people and explore the stores. The people here are very nice but I have to listen very hard so I can understand what they are saying when I talk to them. When the day was done I went back to my hotel and feel asleep.

5 facts about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:

1)Jeddah is the largest city in the Makkah Province.

2)Jeddah is the largest sea port on the Red Sea.

3)Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia.

4)Jeddah is considered the second commercial capital of Saudi Arabia.

5)Jeddah has 24 sister cities.

A link to facts about Saudi Arabia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeddah

My Trip Around the World: Stockholm, Sweden

I've arrived in Stockholm Sweden!!! I got here at just the time I wanted to!!! Christmas time!! I wanted to arrive around Christmas time because of the St. Lucia Festival. The Saint Lucia Festival is a celebration of St. Lucia. I was lucky enough to be able to actually go to a celebration at a church and it was amazing!!! I was honored to see this. After the celebration was over I went back to my hotel and fell asleep.

5 facts about Stockholm, Sweden:

1)Stockholm is the most populated city in Sweden.

2)Stockholm is the cultural, political, and economic city of Sweden.

3)Stockholm is known for it's beauty, buildings, and architecture.

4) Stockholm is sometimes called the Venice of the North.

5)Stockholm is the most visited city in the Nordic countries.

A link to facts about Stockholm, Sweden:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm

My Trip Around the World: Sibiu, Romania

I'm in Sibiu, Romania!! I like it here the lakes and mountains are very beautiful. Once I got to my hotel I got on my hiking boots, and went to explore the mountains. They are very beautiful. When I was done hiking I went back to my room and changed clothes, and went to go find a snow globe. Once I found one I explored the other stores and they were very nice. The buildings here are built very different from the ones back home. When I was done shopping I went back to my hotel room and fell asleep watching t.v.

5 facts about Sibiu, Romania:

1)Sibiu was established in 1191

2)Sibiu is one of the most important cultural and religious centre's in Romania.

3) Sibiu is a major transportation hub.

4)In 1671 Methane gas was found near Sibiu.

5) Sibiu was the European Capital of Culture in 2007.

A link to facts about Sibiu, Romania:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiu

My Trip Around the World: Athens, Greece

I've arrived in Athens, Greece!!!! I'm so excited to take a tour of all the ancient buildings. The architecture of all the buildings here is amazing!! I wonder how long it took the people who built it to build it? When my tour was over I went to go to shop for a snow globe. Once I got my snow globe I went to go look around the town and stores. When I was done looking around town I went back to my hotel and went to bed. I dreamt about my next stop in Sibiu, Romania.

5 facts about Athens Greece:

1)Athens is Greece's largest city.

2)Athens is a centre of arts, learning, and philosophy.

3)Athens is referred to as the cradle of the Western civilization.

4)Athens is the birthplace of civilization.

5)In 1834 Athens was chosen to be the capital of the newly founded Greek state.

A link to facts about Athens, Greece:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens

My Trip Around the World: Aswan, Egypt

I'm in Aswan, Egypt!!!! I'm so excited to start exploring the temples and pyramids!!!! I went to my hotel threw my stuff in my room and went straight to get a cab to the pyramids. the pyramids here are so interesting, I like to see how they were built and compare all the different kinds of pyramids. I spent the whole day looking and learning about all the different pyramids. I was so exhausted by the end of the day that I was out like a log once my head hit the pillow in my hotel room.

5 facts about Aswan, Egypt:

1)Aswan is one of the most driest cities in the world.

2) Aswan is an important industrial center since the start of near by hydroelectricity production in 1960.

3)Iron ore and hematite are mined in the vicinity of Aswan.

4)In 2001 the latest rain in Aswan was 6 years earlier.

5)Aswan is located in the ancient city of Swenet.

A Link to facts about Aswan, Egypt:

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0805146.html

My Trip Around the World: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

I've arrived in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia! It is very nice here. I went to my hotel checked in, dropped my stuff off and then went out to shop for a snow globe. Once I found one I went to go explore the streets. I met a lot of very nice local people. One girl even let me take her picture. After I was done meeting some of the locals I went to go shop at the stores they have in Dire Dawa. When the day was done I went back to my hotel and went to bed.

5 facts about Dire Dawa, Ethiopia:

1)Dire Dawa is is a commercial and industrial center.

2)Dire Dawa manufactures meat, vegetable oil, textiles, and cement.

3)In Dire Dawa there are many railroad workshops.

4)Dire Dawa was established in 1902.

5)Dire Dawa's growth has resulted largely from trade by the railroad.

A link to facts about Dire Dawa, Ethiopia:

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0815610.html

My Trip Around the World: Antsirabe, Madagascar

I'm in Madagascar!! Antsirabe to be exact. I really like it here it's very tropical. My hotel is very nice the rooms are fashioned like the regular homes here, and the view is beautiful. I really like the people here they are so nice. The culture here is very different from ours and their life style is different too. I made sure to visit the local stores and get a snow globe here. I went back to the hotel around 8:00 so I could get up nice and early to catch my flight to Dire Dwana, Ethiopia.

5 facts about Antsirabe, Madagascar:

1)Antsirabe is a the agricultural and industrial center of Madagascar.

2)Antsirabe serves a region supporting fruit (apples and grapes.)

3)Antsirabe lies on the slopes of the nations highest peak, Tsiafajavona, in the Ankaratra mountains.

4)Antsirabe is the centre for selling precious stones.

5)A popular spot in Antsirabe is Thermal Springs and baths.

A link to facts about Antsirabe, Madagascar:

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/28925/Antsirabe

My Trip Around the World: Santiago, Chile

I'm in Santiago, Chile! I really like it here the weather is so nice today. The shops and building s here are very nice and old styled. I came here just to look at the buildings, i think they are very interesting. I made sure to get a snow globe with the building's in the background. I went to explore around the town and saw some amazing sculptures!!! This is a picture of my favorite. When I was done walking around town I went to my hotel and went to bed and dreamed about Antsirabe, Madagascar.

5 facts about Santiago, Chile:

1)Santiago, Chile was founded on February 12, 1514.

2)Santiago, Chile is one of the largest cities in South America.

3)Santiago has been flooded many times by a Mapocho.

4)About 1/3 of Chile's population lives in Santiago, Chile.

5)Santiago is one of the Latin America's most metropolitan areas.

A link to facts about Santiago, Chile:

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0843585.html

My trip Around the World: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

I've arrived in Santa Cruz, Bolivia I love how their culture is different than ours. I went to my hotel and then went to go shop for a snow globe. Once I had my snow globe I went back to to the hotel and put on my hiking boots to go hike in the wilderness and see the beautiful natural land marks like waterfalls and mountains. The hike was beautiful and breathtaking!! The waterfalls and mountains looked untouched by humans and I was happy they weren't. After I was done with my hiking trip I went to a local restaurant to have some lunch I decided to have Picante de Pollo (chicken in a red hot salsa served with a portion of rice and yuca). When I was done with my food I went to go shop a little more and then went back to my hotel to go to bed.

5 facts about Santa Cruz, Bolivia:

1)Santa Cruz was established in 1561.

2)The Spanish language of Santa Cruz is called "Cambanol."

3)Santa Cruz is a major fashion and modeling hub.

4)Cruceons (the people of Santa Cruz) pride themselves in winning the most beauty pageants.

5)Crucenos spend most of their money on beauty products.

A link to facts about Santa Cruz:

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Santa_Cruz_de_la_Sierra

My Trip Around the World: Porto Velho, Brazil

I'm in Porto Velho, Brazil I like it a lot here I came here just to travel threw the Amazon Rain forest!!! I went to my hotel to change my clothes and put on my exploring boots and went exploring. The Amazon was amazing all the exotic animals are so beautiful but I made sure to stay away from the snakes and piousness frogs. There are so many plants and trees here it would be so easy to get lost here (good thing I have my local tour guide.) I was so tired after I went hiking threw the rain forest that I went straight to the local stroes got a snow globe and then went to my hotel and went to bed. I dreamed about my next stop, Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

5 facts about Porto Velho, Brazil:

1)Brazil's Economy is based on the shipping of rubber and Brazil nuts found around Porto Velho.

2)The name Porto Velho means "Old Port."

3)The city Porto Velho grew around a port.

4)Porto Velho is an important trade center of the Cassiterite.

5)Porto Velho was founded on October 2nd 1914.

A link to facts about Porto Velho:

http://www.boliviabella.com/santa-cruz.html

My Trip Around the World: Chihuahua, Chihuahua

I've arrived in Mexico!!!! Chihuahua to be exact It is so warm here (least compared to Quebec.) I really like the atmosphere here and the people are really nice. I went shopping at the local stores in search of a snow globe and I found one!!! I also tried a Mexican sucker (I wouldn't recommend it though.) After I was done shopping I went to go on a train ride to explore the less populated part of Mexico it was breath taking. I saw waterfalls and mountains it was an amazing experience.

5 facts about Chihuahua, Chihuahua:

1)Chihuahua is the largest of of the Mexican States.

2)Chihuahua is divided in to two regions, the Mountains of Sierra Madre Occidental and the Cactus-and-Greasewood Desert Basin.

3)Chihuahua is a leading national mineral producer.

4)Chihuahua lies in a valley enriched by hills.

5)Chihuahua has many American residents.

A link to facts about Chihuahua.

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/world/A0811836.html

My Trip Around the World: Fort Rupert, Quebec

When I arrived in Fort Rupert, Quebec I was so excited!!! I went to my hotel and checked in and then went to explore around the city. there stores are so unique here, I made sure to get Canadian Bacon and a snow globe here (I plan on getting a snow globe every town that I'm stopping at so I will always remember my trip.) Once I got my snow globe I went to my hotel room and dropped everything off and then changed clothes to go fishing in the Rupert River. I ended up catching a big mouth bass and a rainbow trout plus I saw a big Black Bear!!!! When I was done fishing I went back to my hotel to go to bed. My day in Fort Rupert was done and I dreamed about my next stop, Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

5 facts about Fort Rupert:


1) Fort Rupert was first called Fort Charles

2) Fort Rupert was founded in 1668 as the first Hudson Bay Trading Company.

3)Fort Rupert was the first European settlement in Northern Canada.

4)Fort Rupert was captured by the french in 1686 and then was called Fort Saint Jacques until 1713.

5)An alternate name for Fort Rupert is Rupert House.

Link to a website about Rupert River.


http://www.rupertriver.com/

My Trip Around the World (preperation)

I've started packing for my trip around the world and I'm taking 10 t-shirts, 10 tank tops, 10 long sleeve t-shirts, 5 sweat shirts, 2 pairs of tennis shoes, 5 pairs of flip flops, 2 pairs of snow boots, 1 pair of hiking boots, 10 pairs of jeans, 5 pairs of sweat pants, 10 pairs of shorts, 5 pairs of pajama's, my toothbrush, my hair brush, 20 hair ties, 20 headbands, money, my camera, my laptop, my cell phone, a sketch pad and pencil, my kindle, my d.s., my ipod, a d.v.d. player, d.v.d.'s, all my chargers, and my journal.

My Summer Vacation

My summer this year started early!!!!! My grandma Jacie (pronounced jackie) came up from Georgia to pick me up (after she spent a couple days here) and take me on a three week trip to the North West!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was soooooooo fun! On our trip we went to the Seatle Space Needle, Pike's Place Market, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse National Monument, and much much more. We also went various native american resorvations (which is why we came on this trip anyway so we could find artifacts for her two stores she has in Georgia.) We visited Montana, Washington state, Oregon, South Dakota, and Nevada.

After we got back from our three week long adventure i had a couple weeks before we went to Park City, Utah for an art show so I spent those hanging out with friends, swimming, and working. During those couple weeks Raigbri was going on and they ended up coming right by our house so I set up Lucia's Energy Blast Station to sell drinks and treats. I ended up making a whole $3.00 so instead of selling my treats I handed them out as sample's. Even though I didn't make much I still had fun with my mom handing out treats.

We headed for Park City, Utah with out my Brother. He decided to stay behind to take a mentoring class so he could be an excutive mentor this year ( I didn't mind I had the whole back seat to my self!!!) When we got to Park City we got our condo we rented and unpacked all of our stuff. When we finished that we went to explore the downtown area where the show was going to be and met up with some friends of ours. The rest of the time I was there I spent the morning at the condo and then road my longboard (it's like a skateboard but longer) down to the show and spent the rest of my day at the show drawing or looking around. The show was about three LONG days (and it wasn't the greatest either.)and we were all happy when it was over.

As soon as we got back from Park City we had about two days until we had to start setting up for the Iowa State Fair, so we unpacked rested and then got to work on setting up for the fair. After the three days of set up at the fair we were all exhausted, but we had no time to rest because now the fair started. Everybody in my family was working every day there except for me so in most cases i was out there all day every day (it might sound fun but after a couple days of that it gets boring!!!!!) When the fair was actually of for every one else we still had to tear down and pack every thing up so that took till midnight the last night of the fair and then a whole other day to finish up the rest of it. This is the first time I've ever said it and I thought I would never say this but I was tired of the fair and I was happy to wait the rest of the year for it to come again. So that was my crazy summer i hope you enjoyed reading about it.