Cerimonies and Rights of Passage

9/21/09 1:37pm

I'm back and James' brother has to go through this right of passage thing later today, what I mean is when it comes to leader’s people do a series of events to see if they are eligible to become a figure in authority, kind of like a right of passage. In addition to rites of passage, amazing festivals where they wear masks and dance are performed to celebrate harvest or victory in a war or battle. Were going to see this festival after we eat the lunch missed so were going to the market so we can see what's cookin' talk to you then!

Where do the Yoruba live?

9/17/09 10:05pm

Well me and James have been catching up for the last hour but I did learn some stuff right off the bat. First of all Most of the Yoruba people live on the west coast of Africa in Nigeria, Benin, Togo and because the a lot of the slaves brought to the Americas from West Africa, the Yoruba people can also be found in Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean, the United States and Europe, particularly Britain. Wow thats a lot of people!!!

Going to West Africa to see the culture Yoruba

9/15/09 6:29pm

Hey I’m back to traveling all over the place again, and now I’m in West Africa!!! There are a lot of cultures here but one I’m particularly interested in the culture Yoruba; so I’m going to tell you all about it. My Dads best friend Eric lives in West Africa with his son James. And lucky me I have James to show me around this amazing culture and place. When my plane lands I'll make another post but this is a 46 hour flight so see you in two days!

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