Germany is a fascinating country, from its involvement in WWI and WWII to its delicious cuisine. Germany’s friendly people and landmarks are also great. For instance, when I think of Germany, I think of Nazis, castles, the Berlin wall, and…
My Visit to Legoland in Germany
Legoland is the name of an amazing amusement park. We have now gone to two! There are six Legolands around the world, though the two we went to had the same rides. This visit in Germany was spectacular and definitely…
Dr. Spaghetti – Prologue
“Space: a place with many amazing, habitable planets. All of the Del Dolce union has been fascinated with the possibility of expansion since the beginning of time. And now, with revolutionizing lightspeed technology, we can actually explore and capture…
Spring in France – The Five Senses
Feeling Feeling grass on legs. Bugs crawling. Cool breeze blowing. Warm sun on my face. Scent Scent of wildflowers Breeze blowing a whiff of cows. Freshly baked baguette. Sound Hearing spring-birds chirp. Church bells chime noon. Bees buzzing. Cold…
The Fascinating Medieval History of London
Did you know that one of England’s queens only lasted ten days? She then was put in prison and, later, beheaded! London has a rich, fascinating medieval history, from beautiful jewels to legendary crows. Right now, Queen Elizabeth II is…
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
Our adventure on this Portuguese island began as we got off of our cruise ship and started to walk into town. The first thing we did was take a tour. We learned that Madeira Island has some wonderful wine that…
Interview with my brother, age 6
This week, I decided to ask Elio a few questions about this trip. After all, how often do you get to see the world through a 6-year-old’s eyes? Some answers may be short, but that’s a six-year-old for you. Question:…
African Safari
Going on a safari is a fantastic experience, from the bumps, bangs, and bonks and the broken tree limbs in your wake, to the majestically amazing yet scary lion 20 feet (6.5 meters) from you. Safaris are a wonderful way…
The Cradle Humankind – Maropeng, South Africa
The Cradle of Humankind is the richest homo genus excavation site in the world. It is close to Johannesburg, South Africa. The Homo genus is the genus we evolved from. We are from the Homo Sapien species. The first…
How This Trip Has Showed Me the World
Traveling around the world has taught me so much and opened my eyes to more than just little old Lake Oswego. I am happy with how much I learned and I am excited to see how much I will learn…