Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Bonus Blog: Where Would You Go?

In geography this year, we will talk about many different places in the world. If I were to give you an all-expense paid trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Be sure to include a detailed explanation of why you would travel to that place.



Years ago, I would have told you that I wanted to go to Alaska. Six years ago, my wish came true as my wife an I took an Alaskan cruise and then traveled by train to Denali National Park in central Alaska. Our trip was almost everything I hoped it would be. We experienced magnificent, ice-capped mountains and glaciers. We saw a grizzley bear and her cubs, along with several bald eagles, caribou, humpback whales, seals, and a moose. Most of all, we experienced the truly rugged wilderness of the Alaskan frontier.


I look forward to reading about your answers!

57 comments:

  1. If I could go anywhere in the world it would be Hawaii. I want to go to Hawaii because I like the ocean, and because I am kind of good at speaking Hawaiian. And also because my grandmother went and brought me home a pearl from the ocean. So I guess I always wanted to see the land scape. And I want to try all the different foods. But I would never Hula dance.

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  2. If Mrs. Roberts would pay for my trip I would definitely go to Australia. I would go to Australia because I love the animals there. I like the dolphins, kolas and there other reptiles. Australia is an awesome continent to go on vacation on. This is where I would go if I have an all payed trip

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  3. If I could go anyplace in the world I would go to Hawaii. I would go to Hawaii because I love going to the beach. I would like to see all of the animals, and volcanoes. It’s hot in Hawaii and I love hot weather. I would like to see what it would be like to be on an island. I would also like to try all of their different foods. That’s why if I could go anyplace in the world it would be Hawaii!

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  4. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Hawaii. I would want to go to Hawaii because it’s always been a dream of mine to go there. I would want to go to a beach since we don’t have one around Pennsylvania. Hawaii looks very beautiful and sunny. I love the sun and I hate the cold and it isn’t cold in Hawaii. I want to eat some Hawaiian food because I’ve seen other people eat it and it looks really good. The number one reason why I want to go to Hawaii is to swim with the dolphins. Dolphins are my favorite animal and I’ve always wanted to go to swim with them. Swimming with them in Hawaii would be just like a dream. Someday I hope to go to Hawaii, and hopefully that happens soon. In conclusion, I would go to Hawaii if I could go anywhere in the world.

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  5. If I could go anyplace in the world I would go to Hawaii. A cruise there would be even more awesome. I would go there because I love going to the beach and it is a very beautiful place. I would like to see all the different kind of animals like the dolphins. It would be awesome to swim with them! It’s always hot in Hawaii and never cold. I would like to try there different foods and see a volcano. There are also lot of cool water parks there and other attractions. That’s why I want to go to Hawaii someday!

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  6. Here is where I would want to go and why.
    I would like to go to California. I want to go to California because I hear it’s very hot and nice down there. California has a lot of beaches and nice hotels, and I would love to stay at a hotel and go to beaches every day. There are a lot of nice people down there too. I believe I would get along with everyone there. I like fishing so I would do a lot of fishing down in the CA.

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  7. I would love to go to Los Angeles. I would like to go there to see a bunch of actors and singers. Also there is a bunch of nice beaches there I could get a tan. I would also love to go there to go shopping in all the stores

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  8. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to India. I chose India because I would love to learn about another culture. I would also love to learn a new language. I also would love to try to eat their food. I would buy their clothing and see how they wear it, because I love the way it looks. Another reason why I would love to go to India is to meet new people and see what they are like. If I could go to India I would take one of my closest friends. That’s why I want to go to India.

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  9. When Mrs. Roberts pays for me to go anywhere in the world, I would want to go to Italy. I would love to see the sights like volcanoes, big houses, and many other things. I would want to try some of the different foods that we don’t have. When I get there I want to rent a mini scooter and ride around the small streets in Italy.

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  10. Where would I want to go on an all expense paid trip I would go to Canada. I would go there for a hunting trip,I would hunt for elk. I would also go to fish and camp. Next I would rent a four wheeler to go mudding and trail riding. i would also rent a caben to use for the month and a extra room for my helper.

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  11. Mrs. Robert is so nice to pay for my trip to Alaska. I want to go to Alaska and see the sled dogs and watch them race against each other. I also would want to go there so I could see the polar bears and her cubs. Also I want to go to see all the different kinds of seals. This is where I went when Mrs. Rodgers paid for me to go to Alaska.

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  12. Anthony Kelley

    If I had a free trip to go anywhere in the whole world I would go to Las Angeles because of all the things you can do there. I also would like to go to the art stores and see all of the cool things. Plus it would be great to meet all of the famous actors and stars. That is where I would like to go.

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  13. jordana fogo8/31/2011 10:41 AM

    If I can go any were in the world I would go to Hawaii. I would like to go to Hawaii to relax on the beautiful beaches. I would also want to go to Hawaii to see and study the history of Hawaii. I would like to stay at one of their beautiful hotels and to get away from the cold.

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  14. luther aungst8/31/2011 10:41 AM

    If I had an all expense paid trip I would decide to go to Cancun Mexico and stay at a 5 star hotel that’s on the beach. I would want to go to Cancun Mexico because the beach water is a beautiful teal color. Second because I like the warmth there. Last I want to go to Cancun Mexico because there are so many more things I want to do there

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  15. McGwire Molino8/31/2011 10:41 AM

    If I could go anywhere I wanted for free I would go to Tokyo, Japan. I would go there because I could help them clean up from the huge mess that the earthquake and tsunami left in Japan. So maybe one day Japan will be back to its normal self. Another reason is because I have always dreamed of walking around Japan going sightseeing. I also would love to learn to speak Japanese. Then if I go to Japan I could test out my learning skills. That is why I would love to take a wonderful trip to Tokyo, Japan.

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  16. Brianna Pfirman
    The place that I would like to go to if I could go anywhere it would be Italy! One reason I would go to Italy would be because my grandparents go there every summer. Another reason that I would want to go to Italy would be because a lot of my ancestors used to live there! The last reason that I would want to go to Italy is because it has a lot of really interesting sights to see there and it would be really neat to visit all of those places! That is why I want to go to Italy.

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  17. If I could go to one place in the world for free, I would go back to Oregon to go to high cascade snowboard camp for all 6 sessions, and just to stay and tour around in Oregon. One reason I would go there is because it is really expensive, and it would save me two summers worth of mowing lawns and working. Another reason I would go back there is because it is the best experience I ever had, and it was super fun. The last reason I would go back is because it is a lot calmer there, everyone there is super nice, and it is cold all year round, and I hate the heat. Those are the reasons I would go to Oregon for a free trip.

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  18. Emily Forsburg
    The place where I would go if I could go anywhere would be Mexico. One reason why I would go to Mexico is because that was my favorite team for Little League. Another reason why I would go to Mexico is because I have friends there that I haven’t seen for a while. Lastly, why I would go to Mexico is because I have always wanted to go there and that is my favorite country. That is why I would go to Mexico.

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  19. Zack Chism!!!!!!8/31/2011 10:44 AM

    If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Germany. The first reason is because Rage against the Machine is playing their big tour this summer in Germany and other foreign countries! Also I think it would be cool to see the way people live there and the way their civilization is. I also like the way their language is. I think it sounds very interesting. My final reason is because I’m really into all the different wars and the way guns have evolved over time. I find it interesting the way the Germans used to make their ammunition and firearms that were used by the German soldiers. Those are my three reasons as to why I would go to Germany.

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  20. I would like to go to Italy and go to the roman coliseum and the leaning tower of piza and then go shopping. I would like to travel there because I my grandmother went there and brought me back some stuff and it looks cool. I would also go because it look really interesting to see, and I would like to hear one of the people talk Italian. That is why I want to go to Italy

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  21. Isabel Campbell8/31/2011 11:41 AM

    Hawaii
    If I could go anywhere I the world all payed for I would go to Hawaii for a week. To be able to leave in a big privet jet would be amazing to me. I would go to see the outstand animals and sea life, like the jelly fish, dolphins, sea turtles, the exotic fish, and seals. The scene would complete me. The plant life would be cool to. I love to see the white kukui blossoms or the pink cottage roses. The state flower yellow hibiscus would be fun to see. They would be so amazing to see then.


    By Isabel Campbell

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  22. If I could go any place in the world I would go to the Amazon and here is why. I would be able to learn about the many animals in the Amazon and learn about how and where they live. the second reason I would want to go to the Amazon is to learn about the people that live their. The last reason is to learn about the plants.

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  23. Where I want to go is Hollywood. Why because I never went there. Another reason is I might meet a actor. Another reason is I want to go there to vist family. Who I'm going to vist is my Uncle Bruce.

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  24. I would like to go to Colorado because my aunt Barb and my cousins live there. I went there when I was like 2 years old. Here are 3 reasons why I want to go it is warm in the summer. I miss them very much. My uncle Bill died around Christmas. This is why I want to go to Colorado.

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  25. If I had an all expense paid trip to go anywhere I would go to Louisiana. So I could meet the guys from sons of guns. Then I would go out to the swamps to see snakes and alligators .After that I would go to visit the guys from American chopper.

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  26. If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to Italy. I would go to Italy for many reasons, but there are 3 main reasons. One of those reasons is to enjoy the delicious food. Italy was the place that invented pizza. Another reason why I would travel to Italy would be because part of my family is Italian. I think it would be awesome to go there, and be able to speak Italian to the people in Italy. The final reason why I would go to Italy is to see the stores, and buildings that surround the streets of Rome. I would love to buy Italian clothing. These are 3 reasons why I would travel to Italy.

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  27. The place I want to go is China! I would like to go to China for many reasons. Here’s why! I want to go to see the amazing animals they have there in zoos and just plain wildlife! There are many animals there I have never seen in real life like the panda. The second reason is because I would like to the buildings there. I want to know if they are tall or if they are short. I want to see where people live and how they if it is any different from us! The last reason is to try foods. They are a lot of different foods in China and I would like to try some. They have a lot of verities of food that Americans don’t have. It is just so amazing how many different things are in China that I would like to see and taste!

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  28. If I had a paid trip to anywhere in the world I would go to Rio de Janeiro. I would go there because I think it looks really cool. I would go there also for the beaches that they have there. Lastly I would go so I could go to carnival thing with all of the dancing. That is why I would go to Rio de Janeiro.

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  29. If I could go on an all expense paid trip I would go to Komodo Island. I would go to Komodo Island to see the beautiful animals known as the Komodo dragon. I would go on the tour around the Island to take in the coulter. I would go on a helicopter ride and see the Island from below. This is why id go to the beautiful island, Komodo Island.

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  30. I would go to Egypt. When I was younger I was very interested in Egypt. I was mostly interested in the pyramids, the ancient Egyptians, and what is has become today. I have read books on Egypt but being there to learn from people who live there and are aware of their country’s history is better than books. I hear that the mummies still buried have a curse set on them that whoever enters their tomb will die of a rare illness. I have tried reading about that but I can’t find anything on it. I would have to experience it to believe it!

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  31. If I had an all expense paid trip to any where I would go to Spain. I would go to Spain for 3 reasons 1 would be because Spain is my favorite soccer team and I would want to see a soccer game there. 2 I would want to see the buildings there. 3 I would want to see the all the animals and the wildlife.

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  32. If I could travel anywhere in the world I would go to Mexico. I would like to go to Mexico for 3 reasons. First I would go to Mexico because I love Mexican food. Second I would go there because they have lots of cool places to visit. And third I would like to go to Mexico because I’d like to learn more about Mexico. These are the 3 reasons I would like to go to Mexico.

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  33. If I had the chance to go somewhere on vacation, it would be Italy. I’d go to Italy because I am ½ to ¾ Italian. I’d also want to go to Italy because I’d want to know and understand their culture and how they prepare foods. My uncle went to Italy to visit some of my family in ltaly. My uncle took a lot of pictures! When he showed me the pictures, I was amazed to see all the beautiful landscape and the water. The water is crystal clear. I’d love to go there someday in my lifetime.

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  34. If I could travel anywhere in the world I would go to Italy.I would go to Italy because I’ve never been to a foreign country before and it looks like a cool place to visit. Italy has many attractions like the Eiffel tower. I’ve only ever seen pictures and I want to visually see it in person. People have told me that Italy has very good food and shops. I would also go to Italy for the souvenirs. I would bring my friends and family something back from there. Overall I pretty much want to go to Italy for the memory and fact that I can say I’ve been to Italy.

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  35. Christian McBride8/31/2011 12:48 PM

    If I could go to any one place in the world, I’d choose the Himalayan mountain range and surrounding areas. First, I’d like to see the breathtaking range of mountains known as the Himalayans. I would also like to see Mt. Everest in its natural, spectacular, form. Next, I’d love to meet the natives and see how their life has adapted to the frigid subzero temperatures their area is constantly bathed in. Third, I’d love to look at the wild animals throughout the area. I’d look to prove or disprove the theory of the Yeti Bigfoot. The wildlife would significantly differ from the versions of the animals we’re used to seeing here in our commonwealth. Those are some reasons I’d like to go to the Himalayan mountain ranges.

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  36. Savanna Wilhelm8/31/2011 12:49 PM

    If I had an all-expense paid trip to anywhere in the world, I’d prolly choose to go to the Phillipines. I’d choose the Phillipines because my great grandfather was born in the Phillipines. He died before I was born, but my grandmother tells me stories about the island. I’d like to try the foods and see how they dress. I think it’d be fun to see where most of my family originated from.

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  37. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Hawaii. I would go to Hawaii because I have only ever been to a beach three times and I have been out of the state twice. Another reason why I want to go to Hawaii is because I have always wanted to see the volcano and swim with the sharks. Also I could go deep sea fishing with my dad because we love to fish and sit in the nice sun with my mom.

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  38. If I could go anywhere in the world on an all expense paid trip I would go to Italy. I would go to Italy because I love Italian food! Another reason is Cheyenne and I have been wanting to go to Italy for a long time. My third reason is to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I would love to go to Italy! :)

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  39. I would go to Italy for my pre-paid trip. I would want to go to Italy because of the great food. They have great pastas. Another reason I would want to go to Italy is because everyone speaks Italian. Another reason that I would go there is that I am Italian from my mom’s side of my family. My last reason I would go to Italy would be to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. That’s why I would want to go to Italy.

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  40. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would most likely go to Japan. I would want to go to Japan because I want to go somewhere where they speak A different language. I would want to learn that language too. I would also want to go to Japan to see how they live all the way on the other side of the world! I would love to try the food there as well.

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  41. Sarah Kriner
    I would like to go to Australia. If I went to Australia I would want to see the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is so beautiful with all the wonderful colors of the fish and coral. I also wanted to go there because I want to see all the awesome wild life. I want to see kangaroos. I also want to learn their language that they speak. That is why I want to go to Australia.

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  42. If I could pick anywhere I would go to California. I would go there to see my uncle and aunt and their baby, Andrew, to visit them because I haven’t seen them in two years and I miss them. I would also go there to go to the beach and learn how to surf. And last I would go there to Disney land and ride all of the roller coasters. That is why I want to go to California.

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  43. I would go on a fantastic trip to a Hawaiian Beach on the West coast. I would learn how to surf, skim board, and catch extremely large fish. I could also drive massive dune buggies. I could learn how to speak the Hawaiian language and learn the ancient culture. The beautiful land there is a great tourist attraction to Hawaii. They have beautiful beaches and bright green grass and tree tops.

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  44. Madison Losell8/31/2011 1:40 PM

    If I could travel anywhere in the world for free, I would travel to Paris, France. I would travel to Paris because it would be really fun to explore France and see everything it has to offer! A second reason would be because I think that going to Paris, France would be fun because I would get to maybe learn some things about the French language, because of course people in France aren’t going to speak English! A third reason that I would love to travel to Paris would be because I absolutely love the Eiffel Tower. I think that it is such a great structure and I would just love to see it in real life.

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  45. If I had an all paid trip to somewhere I would go to China. I want to go to China because I would like to walk the great wall. I would like to go and learn kung fu. I like to go to a ChineseRestraunt. I would like to learn the Chinese language. China is a great nation to learn peace. China has over 2,400 firefighters. The hotels are four stars. China is a safe place to bring family. This is where I would like to go.

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  46. If I could go anay where I would to go to a tropical island. It would be awesome to see the big blue ocean and the fish jumping out of the water. Also to just smell that salty air. To here the monkeys swing though the trees mixed with the songs of the birds flying though the clear blue sky. To just reach up and pick a banana, cocoa nut, or other fruits. To swim and feel the sand in my toes.

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  47. If I could go on an all paid trip to anywhere in the world I would go to Paris. I would go to Paris because I love the city and their fashions. I would also go there because I am fascinated by how they do things there and their language. The last reason why I want to go to Paris is because I wanted to go there ever sense I was little and I love Paris's view.

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  48. When you ask most people where they want to go they would tell you some exotic place, or somewhere freezing cold, or deathly hot. I however want to go somewhere I’ve been before. I want to go to Ocean City, New Jersey. I go there every year. First, I want to go there because it brings back good memories and makes me feel so happy. Second, it is calming and I love the ocean and diving under waves. Last, they sell lots of cool stuff on the boardwalk. That’s why I would like to go to New Jersey.

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  49. Katie Niedzwiecki8/31/2011 4:29 PM

    I would like to go to Poland. I would like to see if I still have family that lives there and I would also like to see where my great grandparents used to live. While I am there I would like to visit Niedźwiedź, Poland.Trying differnet Polish foods is something I would like to do while I am there. I would also love to learn the Polish lanuage while I am there. It would be amazing to see everything Poland has to offer!

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  50. Japan
    Ben G.
    If I could go on an all-expense paid trip to anywhere in the world, I would go to Japan. I would go because I have never been of the country. I would like to see some of their sports like. Traditionally, sumo is considered Japan's national sport. Japanese martial arts such as judo, karate and kendo are also widely practiced and enjoyed by spectators in the country. Education and Healthcare are a lot better than the United States. Like in Japan, health care is provided by national and local governments. Payment for personal medical services is offered through a universal health insurance system that provides relative equality of access, with fees set by a government committee. People without insurance through employers can participate in a national health insurance program administered by local governments. Patients are free to select the physicians or facilities of their choice. Primary schools, secondary schools and universities were introduced in 1872. Since 1947, compulsory education in Japan comprises elementary and middle school, which together last for nine years (from age 6 to age 15). Almost all children continue their education at a three-year senior high school and, according to the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), as of 2005 about 75.9 percent of high school graduates attend a university, junior college, trade school, or other higher education institution. The two top-ranking universities in Japan are the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. The Program for International Student Assessment coordinated by the OECD currently ranks the overall knowledge and skills of Japanese 15-year-olds as sixth best in the world.

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  51. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Japan because I would like to see there culture.
    I would go to Japan because I would like to see how they would live if they have any traditions in their house they might be different from us have to take their shoes off before they enter the house I have no idea .
    I would also go to Japan to eat some of their food my dad’s friend is from Japan and he cooks us food some times and it taste really good I think I would like it there it would be fun to eat something different from the food we have here.
    My last reason I would like to go to Japan is to see some of the shops there to see what people where on a regular day it might be different from what we where here .

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  52. Caitlyn Taylor8/31/2011 7:15 PM

    if i would go some where it would be London. i would like to go there for their culture. i would also like to go there because i want to see what London looks like.last,but not least if they have a language. those are my reasons.

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  53. I would like to go to Utah. I would go there to see the animals, the Babe Ruth World Series, and to walk in the mountains. I like bison and pronghorn because none live around here. My brother played in the World Series there and they had an awesome field to play at. The mountains there are great because they are huge and can be seen really far away.

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  54. I would like to visit Alaska too. I don't really like cold weather though. Last year, we learned about the dogsled journey across Alaska to get much needed medicine to children who were dying. This led to the current Iditarod race today.

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  55. If I could go anywhere and do anything I wanted, I would go to Italy to watch a professional wrestling match. Featuring JOHN CENA, THE UNDERTAKER, VS, TRIPLE H, AND RANDY ORTON. The four reasons for doing this are one Italy is where some of my family is from, two Italy is beautiful, three I’ve never been to Italy and I would very much like to do so, and four John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H, and Randy Orton are some of my very few wrestlers that I like. What I would do in Italy is visit family if they don’t live too far away from the arena. Also I would bring my grandpa for a translator because I don’t speak Italian but he does. After visiting I would go to different landscapes to see how beautiful Italy is. {I don’t think I would like to live in Italy’s housing area because I don’t like different insects in my bathroom or in other places in the home} Then I would go to the match. I’ll sit there and all of the sudden Cena’s theme song music will come on. Your time is up, my time is now. You can’t see me my time is now. It’s the franchise boy I’m shinnin now. You can’t see me, my time is now. Incase you forgot or fell off I’m still hot knock your shell of my money stack fat plus… Then Undertaker’s music will come on but it’s only bells ringing. Then Randy’s. I hear voices in my head, they council me they understand they talk to me. They talk to me. You got your… Then Triple H. Hahahahaha… The match starts, Cena and Randy are in the ring. Their punching, I’m screaming for Cena and screaming at people to put down their signs so I can see. Cena from out of nowhere hits Randy with an A A. Cena pins Randy, the ref counts 1,2, and a kick out. I’ll go ballistic. Cena tags Undertaker and Randy tags H. The Undertaker hits H with a tombstone. 1,2, and another kick out. Cena comes in with three A As on H. 1,2,3. Cena and Undertaker win. I’ll go nuts. It will be a day to remember.

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  56. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Washington.I would go to Washington so I could visit my aunt. I would also go because there are more animals. My aunt even found a huge snail. They have beautiful sites to see. That is why I would go to Washington.

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  57. derek deseau9/02/2011 11:38 AM

    I would travel to Italy because that is where the roman coliseum is that’s where the Romans fought in out that arena for people’s entertainment. They would also fight to the death to see who was the better warrior to be able to live to the next fight they would use slaves to fight the gladiators. Animal hunts were also held here some of the animals hunted here were wild boars, wolves, crocodiles, and buffaloes and many more were hunted at the coliseum for sport and entertainment. The roman coliseum could seat up to 45,000 people at one time there was a 5 meter wall that protected the spectators form the animals and the gladiators when they were fighting. Also why I would go to Italy is because I would love to see the leaning tower of Pisa in Italy also it would be cool to go there and eat there cuisine in some of their very high class restraints that they have that would be my vacation if I could go anywhere

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