DAY 4: Spectacular, Spectacular
Activity 1: Planes, Trains and Automobiles [4 points]
Arguably, one of the most dramatic and spectacular (beautiful) places to visit in New Zealand is Milford Sound. It has been referred to as the ‘eighth wonder of the world.’ It is a beautiful fiord (steep valley) that was formed when big pieces of ice (glaciers) melted. The melted glaciers created a beautiful river that is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and snow-capped mountains. People who visit Milford Sound are able to take a boat cruise through the middle of the fiord, walk around the area on the Milford Track or fly above the fiord as part of a private helicopter tour.
Let’s imagine that you had the chance to visit Milford Sound by boat, foot (walking) or air (helicopter). Which option would you prefer?
On your blog tell us which of the three options you would take to explore Milford Sound. Be sure to tell us why you have chosen this option.
I would want to visit by helicopter because you get to sit back and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and moutains. Also I have never riden a helicopter before so I would like to experience it.
Activity 2: It’s All in the Name [4 points]
Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a city filled with incredible forests, mountain biking tracks, lakes, and geothermal wonders, including hot springs (geysers) and mud pools. One of the most famous geothermal pools is called the Devil’s Bath at Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. It is a neon green pool of stinky water.
Over the years, people have suggested that we come up with a new name for the pool. What do you think we should call it? Take a minute to let your creative juices flow.
On your blog, give us a list of three to five options for the name of this geothermal pool. Put a star (*) beside the name that you like the most.
Shreks Swap
*Green Clover
Fire Pit
Activity 3: Picture Perfect [10 points]
While New Zealand is home to some beautiful waterfalls, there are a number of stunning waterfalls in places like Canada and South Africa. In Canada, the largest waterfall is called Niagara Falls. It sits on the border between Canada and the United States of America. Thousands of tourists flock (go) to Niagara Falls every year to see the falls and to have their picture taken in front of this natural wonder. Over the past few years people have started taking ‘selfies’ and posting them online. Do you ever take selfies?
For this activity, choose one of the following three selfies. From left to right: Selfie #1, Selfie #2, Selfie #3
On your blog, write a short story about what you think is happening in the picture. Be sure to tell us where you think the people are and what you think they were doing at the time that they stopped to pose for the selfie. To earn full points, the story must be 8 – 10 sentences long.
Photo No. 3
A tourist in her early twenties is taking a daring selfie with the lake and the city behind her.
I think she was walking around in the city behind, she must of done some activites like going into local stores and buying souvenirs, and then went on a boat to get to her current destination.
I think she is on holiday, maybe in Veince, Italy.
I think she chose Veince, Italy to travel to because there are lots of lovely pictures of it, and she could even take a selfie there.
She was probably walking on top of that building when she noticed the beautiful view of the city.
I bet she is going to post that picture on social media.
Her family must be jealous, I would if my sister went on Holiday.
Her family must be jealous, I would if my sister went on Holiday.
Talofa lava Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mikey. I'm a member of the Summer Learning Journey team, along with Lee, Patricia, Izzy and Sophie. Congratulations on completing the entire programme! I hear that you were away for the first few weeks and have managed to do all of the activities in a very short period of time - I'm very impressed! Well done. :)
I think seeing Milford Sound by helicopter would be amazing! Seeing things from a bird's-eye view is always quite spectacular. I went to Milford Sound a few years ago and did one of the boat tours. That was a wonderful experience but if I were to go again, I'd definitely choose to go in a helicopter as well.
You've come up with some great alternative names for Devil's Bath. I particularly like 'Shrek's Swamp'. Have you been to Rotorua before? It's a great little city - there's so much to do!
I really enjoyed reading your 'selfie story' Aaliyah. When I saw this photo I thought she was in Italy as well - the buildings in the background look like photos I've seen of Italian villages. I like how you've talked us through the things you think she was doing on her holiday too.
I hope you're enjoying the last couple of weeks of your summer holiday. I look forward to reading more of your blog soon. :)
Hi Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteI like the name green clover because it kind of suits it, it sounds like a good name and I think that's what the lake should be called.(Activity 2)
Great work and keep it up
Jerome