Day three in England!!!

I woke up before my aunt and went into the bathroom to get some water with one of the cups they had on a table. A few minutes later Sarah woke up to me watching the t.v. ! We walked down the hall to the lobby and I sat on the red velvet couch while she checked us out. I grabbed my bag and an employee brought around our car! The ride back was really less awkward then the ride up because we had much more to talk about. We first stopped at castle rising and it was so beautiful we went inside and then I realized that this castle was not the kind where a tour guide takes you around, shows you all the rooms, and when you get hungry you can go and eat at the ball room they have turned into a diner. Oh no this was the kind of castle where the walls are practically falling down and where there used to be floor there was now dirt. Next we both hopped into the car and we pulled out of the driveway as we drove down the road the clouds rolled in, and a few minutes later it started raining. By the time we got to Castle Acre it was POURING!!! I got out of the car and Sarah and I dashed towards the castle. Once I got out of the rain I realized that this castle was less of a museum and more of a mystical wonderland! With grass coming out of the old window seals and the green green grass!!! I think this was my favorite part of the whole trip! We ran inside and Sarah made asked the woman how long until the next tour she answered about ten minutes! Ten minutes later a woman came out and took us around to see the beautiful castle. When we were done she took me home, we had dinner, and I fell asleep!

2nd day in England!

That morning I really had to wake up early she got me out of bed at six o'clock her time! So we ate a big breakfast and began preparing for the 7 hour long drive to Sheffield. We scrambled into the car and pulled out of the driveway! I love driving around in the rural parts of England because when you look out the window all you see is pure, lush, beautiful forests with streams and meadows. For a while Sarah and I kinda caught up you could say because we hadn't seen each other since The Tea Fire when she and her boyfriend Greg came to stay with my grandparents. We talked for a while then she pulled over and we stopped at a pie factory and I ordered a slice of bacon and eggs pie at first I was kinda scared to try it but, after I took one bight I just couldn't stop! When the waitress came by to pick up my licked clean plate she commented on my big appetite, When we got home I looked up online the name of the shop and found the recipe! We paid and headed back to the car... A few hours passed and I was sick of looking at the forests I felt like a little carrot on a platter of broccoli! Finally a few hours later Sarah put on her blinker finally we were turning off!!! So we turned then a few blocks later we pulled over next to a big blue victorian style house (this is the house my granny was born in) I didn't want to go in because the current owners were home. Now it was time to find the steel factory! We drove around for a few minutes and the car was silent because I was just sitting there looking at all the big houses with the amazingly lush gardens! The next time we stopped it was at the steps of a huge building! I got out of the car and we walked in side by side. Right as we stepped through the door a man came over and asked if he could help us Sarah told him why we were there and he directed us to a large room filled with computers and paper and shouting men! He led us through the bustle and we stopped at the very end of the room where a man greeted us and shook my hand I introduced my self and then he showed us around his factory! Sadly we couldn't stay for long because of the 7 hour ride home so we said our good bie's, got back into the car and drove away. When we got home I was so tired I just stumbled into my room got into bed and fell asleep.

Day one in england!

On my first day in England my aunt Sarah's shop is going to be very busy, so she asked me if I minded if we worked at her shop! Also she thought that since she only needed me in the morning that afterwards she could show me around and then go to her house for some dinner.

So she woke me up at about eight in her time but almost one in the morning in my time so the morning didn't go so well! But after a few hours I was finally ready to go. When we got down to her shop at 9:00 I stepped out of the car and she escorted me to the building. Once we got inside she told me what to do, where to stand, and how I could help her. We worked for a while and we had a few customers then Sarah said "ok time for lunch!" We went down the road to a pub called The George! For lunch I had fish'n chips, they were really good. After lunch we strolled back to the shop and I grabbed my jacket. Next we went out and she showed me some cool stores, some tastey pastery shops, and last but not least she took me to dartmouth beach! Then we went home and they made me lamb with mint sauce!

7 things to do in england!

I am going to England to stay with my aunt and here are some things she has planned for us to do!

1. We are planning to go to my aunts shop and she will show me around and we will manage the shop together.

2. On the second day we are going to drive to Sheffield and visit the steel factory that my Great Grandfather owned. We will also see the house that my Grandmother was born in.

3. On our way back to London we are going to see some castles. Castle Rising and Castle Acre. Castle Rising has a real moat around it!

4. Then we will visit Stonehenge and the ancient town of Salsbury where my parents said there are young people that only wear animal furs and call themselves New Druids. (Wierd!)

5. We will stop for a few days in Bath, my parents favorite town in England. There we will go to the village of Cheddar and go in the Cheddar caves and see the famous Cheddar man, one of the earliest human remains found in England.

6. In Bath we will go down under the town into the ancient Roman ruins and swim in the theraputic waters of the local natural thermal spas. And go punting up the river through the beautiful town.

7. When we finally get to London we will visit Kings Road area and see all of the crazy art galleries and fashion shops and interesting people. Then we are going to meet one of my Mother's cousins who was the one who figured out the Rubics Cube mathmatically first(WhooHoo!) at Picadilly Circus.

The british currency is pounds there are 1 British pound = 1.4302 U.S. dollars

Translation to cockney

about-turn - U-turn

across the pond - in America

advert - commercial

aerial - antenna

aeroplane - airplane

afters - dessert

aga - stove

ageing - aging

agony aunt - advice columnist

alcopop - Sugary ladies drink

ale - Beer

alreet - alright

aluminium - aluminum

americans killing brits - friendly fire

amongst - Among

analyse - analyze

anorak - geek

ansafone - answering machine

answerphone - answering machine

anti-clockwise - counter-clockwise

anticlockwise - counterclockwise

anyroad - anyway

apologise - apologize

apple and pears - stairs

apple n pears - stairs

apples and pears - stairs

arguements - arguments

aris - ass

armour - Armor

arse - ass

arse over tit - Head over heels

arsed - bothered

arsehole - asshole

arseholed - drunk

aubergine - eggplant

aussie - australian

autocue - Teleprompter

axe wound - vagina

aye - yeah

aye-up - hello

Flight to England

Mon, Jan 18	Depart:	4:00 pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)	Air New Zealand 2
	Arrive:	10:40 am next day	London, United Kingdom(LHR)

Mon, Jan 25	Depart:	10:25 am	London, United Kingdom(LHR)	Air New Zealand 9835 operated by UNITED AIRLINES -- UA 0935
	Arrive:	1:43 pm	Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

Jifundishe Charity

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Sixth day in Tanzania

I got to the diving instructors building and went inside. There were two rooms where people were taught how to dive and then one room where they kept all the diving gear! Oh, and also the waiting room. I walked up to the receptionist desk and told her I had made a reservation for group diving. She sent me over to sit and wait with a few other people she called my name and pointed into the room she wanted me in. Luckily the instructor spoke a little English so we could communicate. She started going over the equipment and over time more and more people showed up! Pretty soon there were quite a few tourists in the room. Once we were done we walked through the door to the left and inside were some birthday decorations and the stage of a puppet show. Next to that were a few sea animal puppets and the rug was a giant whale. I was very disappointed when the woman led us through another door out the back which led into a room with a huge pool! After the chatting quieted the lady who had taken us around the building started to talk. She explained that we would be practicing more snorkeling in the pool. Everyone got changed and hopped into the pool and we started doing some boring training. When we finished, I asked if we would be able to go snorkeling in the ocean soon. The lady didn't answer she just led us through another door that opened up to the beach, the white sand felt good on my pool pruned feet. Now was the fun part, it was time to watch all the goofy white tourists try to get into the water. I made sure I went in last. A few fell over others got knocked over and some gave up on walking backwards, those were the funniest!!! Now it was my turn getting in for me was a breeze, all the others watched in awe. Next, it was time to start diving! I dove down and was amazed by all the different colors of coral. The view was breath taking. I looked down and saw all the little brightly colored fish zooming around and hiding in coral caves and behind Sea Anenomes as I hovered over them. And when I couldn't hold my breath any longer I put my head up out of the water and several others followed popping up like little seals! I spent the whole day underwater and I saw quite a bit of sea life including Manta Rays, Dolphins, some huge fish, and a couple weird looking thing that I don't know the name of! It was a really good day that really took my mind off of the fact that I would be leaving the next day but luckily not until 7:40 pm.

Day Five in Tanzania

Ugh the dreaded day has finally come. I have to hike Mount Kilimanjaro! I guess I could say I am somewhat excited but I am mostly scared. Early in the morning I hesitantly got up and out of bed to start packing for the long day. I have decided to take the Marangu route because I get to hike up this really nice wooded trail! I hop in the cab and take the long ride to the guide center. Once I get there, its time to go through the safety instructions. My guide showed me how to save myself if I get lost, stay warm in a storm and more. That took about an hour then it was time to go we drove in a jeep to the bottom of the mountain and I was told to get out once I got all my stuff the car drove off and left a trail of dust. Now it was time to begin my ascent up the mountain! At first I wasn't having any trouble, just big steps and heavy breaths. By the time we were almost half way there my ankles were weak and my thighs were burning. The forest was slowly fading as we got closer and closer to the snowy peaks! My excitement was bubbling up!!!! And suddenly we were at the top. I turned around and saw the most breath taking view ever! We stayed for a while up at the top and then started our descent to the bottom of the mountain. When we got back to the bottom the big grey jeep came picked us up and took us back to the guide center where I called a taxi who drove me back to my hotel!

Day Four in Tanzania

I woke up in the morning happy and ready to go. That is why I got up and took a little walk around then I found the hotels eating hall and stuffed myself with muffins, toast, and orange juice! I went back to my hotel room and started to clean after waking up early and trying to find some clothes in my over packed suit case. Then I went down to the beach for a while and swam in the warm water as I thought of something to do afterwards. The water was so nice and clear that I didn't want to get out, but I knew that great surprises waited for me around the corner. Later I went to Forodhani Gardens and tried some of the wonderful fresh fish also I had a tasty pineapple smoothie! I walked around and found the perfect spot to eat my delicious meal. I sat on a big rock and watched the sunset! After dinner I walked on the beach and through the water. Once the sun had set I called a cab went home and fell asleep in my nice soft bed!

Day three in tanzania

So I asked around and found that there was no where I could find the Tanzanian national anthem to listen to. Luckily I realized that the video of the children singing was students so I set off to find a school! Since I didn't even know if my plan would work I tried not to bring my hopes up. Also as I was looking around the town I was pondering what else I could do that day. Even if I did find a school, that would surely not take up a whole day! As I was searching I came up with a whole list of things I could do just as time wasters.

Stuff to do in Tanzania

Walk around see the sights

Find a good café or diner

Find a museum

Buy some souvenirs

See the sunset

It was taking a while so I started just quietly singing the national anthem hhhm hhhhhm hmmmm tanzania lalallalala tanzania tanzania lallalalalalaala. Then... I found it! What I had been looking for was just down the road and I ran, though not very fast, may I add, all the walking had tired me out! So I was slowly making my way towards the school when it hit me, "How am I going to hear them sing when I am outside and they were inside?" How was I supposed to know if they had already finished singing?" Then I started thinking "Don't kids usually sing in the mornings before they start class?". It was late afternoon and so all my plans were ruined when I turned around and started walking away I heard faint voices singing... they were singing!... I listened closer... AND it was not the national anthem! But what ever it was the singing was beautiful so I followed the singing and found the singing was coming from a church! I sat in the church for a while and listened to the wonderful singing then I left, ate at a wonderful restaurant called Khan's BBQ restaurant, then I went back to my hotel and had a long, well deserved rest.