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Steve Irwin – The Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin – The Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin – The Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin was a naturalist, an animalist, a philosopher, and an adventurer. He is famous for his family’s zoo, his TV shows, and his effort for animal conservation. He began his life on 22 February, 1962, and soon after displayed…

LorenzoApril 12, 2014 Australia, The Lo Down 2 Comments
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Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story
Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story

Dr. Spaghetti, A Short Story

Dr. Spaghetti, world-famous doctor and medical scientist, heading off to work one morning as usual. As he biked along, he saw a buff, cloaked figure. He was holding a macaroni telephone. The man said into the telephone, “Of course, Mr.…

LorenzoApril 8, 2014April 16, 2014 The Lo Down 2 Comments
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My Adventure in Bali
My Adventure in Bali

My Adventure in Bali

Have you ever biked through the lush rice fields of Ubud? Or snorkeled and saw lots of one foot long millimeter wide eels peeking up from the ocean sand? I was treasured with these experiences, on my interesting trip in…

LorenzoMarch 20, 2014April 24, 2014 Bali, Indonesia, The Lo Down No Comments
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What I Love About Our Trip
What I Love About Our Trip

What I Love About Our Trip

Our trip is a constant, exciting adventure. I love travel and always have since the earliest trip I can remember, our exciting trip to Belize. From the things you learn to the people you meet, from the food you try…

LorenzoMarch 13, 2014March 13, 2014 Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Penang, Roadschooling, The Lo Down, Vietnam 5 Comments
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A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo
A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo

A Ten Year-Old’s Letter to the Singapore Zoo

Dear Singapore Zoo, My name is Lorenzo and I am ten years old. I am traveling around the world with my family. We went to your zoo and loved it! I particularly liked the Komodo Dragon exhibit and the White…

LorenzoMarch 8, 2014March 8, 2014 Elephant, Elephant Riding, Singapore, The Lo Down 7 Comments
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My Month in Penang
My Month in Penang

My Month in Penang

You have probably heard of Chinese New Year. But have you ever celebrated it, complete with lion and dragon dances? I have, on Penang Island, Malaysia. It was an unforgettable experience! That’s not all, though. On Penang, we have also…

LorenzoFebruary 11, 2014 Penang, The Lo Down 7 Comments
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Do you know where your spices come from?
Do you know where your spices come from?

Do you know where your spices come from?

        Hello from Malaysia! Recently, we went to a spice garden in Penang, a small island off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. The first thing we did was feed the carp there. The lady at the desk gave…

LorenzoFebruary 5, 2014February 5, 2014 Malaysia, Penang, The Lo Down 10 Comments
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Things, Foods and Activities I Miss
Things, Foods and Activities I Miss

Things, Foods and Activities I Miss

  If you have ever been on a trip out of North America, Europe, and Australia, then you probably notice how little Mexican food there is. But have you noticed the bad quality of the Italian food or the American…

LorenzoJanuary 7, 2014 Family Travel, The Lo Down 15 Comments
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My Adventure in the Thai Jungle
My Adventure in the Thai Jungle

My Adventure in the Thai Jungle

We went to visit the oldest rainforest in the world today! The rainforest is 160 million years old. It is also more diverse than the Amazon. There are over 120 national parks in Thailand. Another amazing fact: Scientists think that…

LorenzoDecember 29, 2013January 7, 2014 Thailand, The Lo Down 2 Comments
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Merry Christmas from Thailand!
Merry Christmas from Thailand!

Merry Christmas from Thailand!

Hello everyone!  We are in Koh Lanta, a tropical beachy peninsula in South Thailand. Today, it is 100 degrees Celsius.  No, it is Fahrenheit.  So, we have been swimming a lot to cool off.  I love playing in the sand…

LorenzoDecember 25, 2013January 7, 2014 Thailand, The Lo Down 4 Comments
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