Santiago, Chile

Hey I'm in Santiago, Chile! I came here too see the Andes Mountains. Joe and I love to hike in 2004 we went to Colorado and climbed the Rockey's and tonight we're going to climb the Andes. Were on our was right now I'm taking pictures as we drive by beautiful mountains. There's an image I took ( its over there→) , I like it here a lot. Well I'm going to climb my hearts out now so see ya soon at my next stop Buenos Aries.

• #1 This country is the narrowest country in at least South America.
  


• #2 The lowest recorded temperature was 30' F
  


• #3 The highest recorded temperature was 102' F
  


• #4 On the 12th of February this country gained its independence.
  


• #5 Santiago is Chile’s major industrial and agricultural region. ( Industry)
  

Here's a website for more information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago,_Chile

Callanan in Des Moines, Iowa

Yay!!! I'm back home! Even though the trip awesome I still am so excited to see my family, friends, and teachers. I had so much fun though!!! My favorite place to visit was honestly Dublin, Ireland. My brother was especially happy He's crazy for Irish girls =P. But anyway I'm glad to be back and I'm happy that I wrote this blog on the way so I can show my teacher Mr. Lowe where I've been.

Dublin, Ireland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey I'm in Dublin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very excited!!! First we checked into the hotel and then we went down town and Joe got to see the Guinness building and I was just happy to be in my blood country =D. Now sorry this entry is shorter than usual but I have to get into a taxi I get to see my Great Grandmas grave so see you back in Iowa next time I post a blog bye!!!!

• #1 I'm more than 50% Irish.
  
• #2 I have a very Irish name.
• #3 Largest city in Ireland.
  
• #4 Also the capital of Ireland.
  
• #5 has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city.

Here's a link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin,_Ireland

Bergen, Norway

Hey I'm in Bergen! I found my aunt Ruth here! So were going to stay with her. We all go to the beach a lot and I made a lot of new friends there. I don't want to leave because I do love being in one of my 'blood' country's but the next place is going to be the best I can tell, Its DUBLIN, IRELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• #1 Population of 253,600.
• #2 Celebrated its 900th anniversary in 1970.
• #3 Bergen's inter-municipal harbour is by far Norway's largest port and one of Europe's largest ports.
• #4 I'm 25% Norwegen.
  
• #5 One of there main sports is Football.
  

Here's a link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen,_Norway

Stockholm, Sweden

Hey I'm in Stockholm! Yay another city that's in my blood! I love the architecture here the buildings are so awesome! Joe and I went in at least 40 and now were back at the hotel writing letters and emails saying we'll be home soon only two more stops. The next one is Bergen, I have to start packing so see you when I get to Sweden!

• #1 Stockholm is the Capitol of Sweden.
  
• #2 Stockholm is the largest city in Sweden.
  
• #3 Stockholm, with a population of 818,603 in the city.
• #4 with 1.25 million in the urban area-
  
• #5 - and around 2 million in the metropolitan area.

Here's a link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm,_Sweden

Paris, France

Hey I'm in Paris!!! Strangely This was the easiest place to speak to people because I speak French and It was funny talking to people and Joe staring in wonder thinking about what I was saying. I like it here a lot because the food is delicious even Joe thinks so. I'm going to save some pastries and hope they last so I can give some to my friends back in Iowa. So I'm going to go gather food see ya in Stockholm.

• #1 Paris is the capitol of France.
  

• #2 Paris is the country's most populated city.

• #3 Paris has a population of 11,769,433 ( January 2006 )
  

• #4 Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

• #5 There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions.

Here's a link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris,_France

Hamburg, Germany

Hey I'm in Hamburg! Joe and I went back and forth across the bridge in the picture about 8 times just because the wind was strong and we had a convertible, so we just had to. But anyway we were exploring the city that's in our blood and trying to find any relives that still live here. Were going to go search the city again, so I'll check in when I get to my next stop Paris, France!

• #1 Is the sixth-largest city in the European Union.
  
• #2 The city is home to approximately 1.8 million people.
• #3 Hamburg is a City-State.
  
• #4 The city is a major tourist destination both for domestic and overseas visitors, receiving about 7.4 million overnight stays in 2007.
• #5 Tourists play a significant role in the city's economy.

Here's a link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg,_Germany