We want to tell you about our adventures on the Indian Ocean. We started at the port city of Tanga, Tanzania, and took a boat out into the ocean. But we are having trouble posting pictures or comments to our blog. So, we are going to post some responses to your fabulous questions here in this new post. We also include a map to show you where we are traveling in Africa (so far: from Dar to Tanga to Lushoto):
WHAT IT IS LIKE IN AFRICA
Here in Africa its usually pretty hot. Where we are in the mountains, its really green but it can be really dry in other places. There are a lot of different flowers, animals, and style here. Its interesting to see it all.
REGARDING CHICKENS
The chickens at our friend Inno`s chicken farm are mostly cute. I think the baby chicks are the cutest. The 2 year old chickens lay eggs. When the chickens get old and cant lay any more eggs, Inno sells those old chickens for meat.
BACK TO MIA ISLAND
This island is named after Mia. All it is is a beach, in the ocean that is usually covered with water.It is really cool. There are LOTS OF CRABS!!!! They make really deep holes.
ANSWERS TO OTHER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Q: Do you stay at a hotel?
A: Sometimes we stay at a hotel, but we also camp.
Q: Are there elephants there?
A: Yes they are in Africa but not in Soni (where we are right now).
Q: What kinds of things will you do during the six weeks?
A: We will do a lot of things, hiking, snorkeling, camping, swimming, going to markets, collecting bottle caps, etc.
Q: Do you have friends who live in Africa?
A: Yes, Ino and Santo are family friends of ours who live in Dar es Salaam and we make new friends every day!
WHAT IT IS LIKE IN AFRICA
Here in Africa its usually pretty hot. Where we are in the mountains, its really green but it can be really dry in other places. There are a lot of different flowers, animals, and style here. Its interesting to see it all.
REGARDING CHICKENS
The chickens at our friend Inno`s chicken farm are mostly cute. I think the baby chicks are the cutest. The 2 year old chickens lay eggs. When the chickens get old and cant lay any more eggs, Inno sells those old chickens for meat.
BACK TO MIA ISLAND
This island is named after Mia. All it is is a beach, in the ocean that is usually covered with water.It is really cool. There are LOTS OF CRABS!!!! They make really deep holes.
ANSWERS TO OTHER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Q: Do you stay at a hotel?
A: Sometimes we stay at a hotel, but we also camp.
Q: Are there elephants there?
A: Yes they are in Africa but not in Soni (where we are right now).
Q: What kinds of things will you do during the six weeks?
A: We will do a lot of things, hiking, snorkeling, camping, swimming, going to markets, collecting bottle caps, etc.
Q: Do you have friends who live in Africa?
A: Yes, Ino and Santo are family friends of ours who live in Dar es Salaam and we make new friends every day!
Dear Mia and Will,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were able to post some information since I have been missing you so much. My phone was not working well which is why I have not called. Dr. Kate and I went to Lake Mburo this weekend- you may remember when we went there a took a boat ride to see the hippos. The nature walk was amazing-- a guide took us for 2 hours out into the savannah and swamp. Since it is the end of the short dry season, the animals come far up from the Lake to find grass and vegetation to eat. We saw lots of zebra, bush buck, waterbuck, wart hogs, impala and eland. The birds are beautiful colors, and I got a nice picture of the crested crane, the Ugandan national bird. Travel safely across the Serengeti and give Santos a hug for me. xxx
Love, Mom
Wow! Imagine having an island named after you! :-) Hope you are having lots of fun adventures as you drive across the Serengeti. Take lots of pictures.
ReplyDeleteHere are a couple of websites you might find interesting.
This one compares the size on the continent of Africa to countries around the world:
http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg
Here's one about King Tut:
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/countries-places/egypt/king-tuts-tomb.html
We miss you at school!
Ms Evans
http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg
Thanks for the websites.
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