Sports in Greece!

Sports here in Greece are very important, just like in America. Greece has done very well in olympics and most everyone is somewhat involved in some kind of sport. The most popular sports in Greece are football (soccer to Americans), basketball, volleyball, and water polo. Both of my parents grew up playing water polo, and I've always enjoyed watching it and playing it for fun. It has become a fun activity that brings our family closer together. Unlike my parents, my favorite sport is volleyball. That is why one of the best parts of our trip was seeing a professional Greek volleyball game. It was a great thing to experience! Overall, sports are a very big deal in Greece. They add to the wonderful, interesting culture of Greece.

Hola or Bon Jour,

I'm going to France tomorrow! I am so excited for this vacation. My family rarely ever goes on vacation because we live in a vacation destination. I really want to see the Eiffel Tower. I also want to go to see Mona Lisa. We're also going to Villefranche sur Mer. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world to me. It is really so pristine, and unknown, so there are very little to no tourists there. The water is so crystal clear and beautiful as well. I am going to post a picture of the beach for you to see. Can't wait to tell you more!

Italian girl

Hey, Alegra here. Ferrara, Italy has a amazing market/ plant for fertilizer. My dad works there so he's giving me facts and information on this life changing plant. The plant is located in an industrial area and shares common services such as utilities, gate guards, a fire brigade, first aid and canteen with several chemical producers. The site has two main production units, an ammonia and a urea plant. There are also liquefaction units for CO2 , an argon recovery unit and an ammonia solution plant, all linked to the ammonia plant. An Air1 plant is linked to the urea plant. Ammonia production is based on natural gas supplied via a pipeline from the national state-owned gas company Eni. Who knew that plants could be so interesting.

Hey! Here is a quick update before I go back home. My father invited me to tag along with him and his buddies for a golf trip in St. Andrews. I am the only other person in my family that can golf besides my dad, so he choose to give me a little weekend fun. We arrived after a 2 hour train trip and checked into the hotel. The next morning, the lads and I went to the closest golf course which was The Castle course. There are about seven, but this one is by my favorite. At the end of the day, I came in 3rd place out of the 5 of us! The golf courses are very famous. We take pride in them. The royal family comes to golf here quite often! Well I must go so I won't miss my train!

Education in Spain

In Spain, around 30% of the school children go to private schools over public schools and other types of schools like church schools. International and foreign schools are the only places where children are taught in English. If kids go to any other schools, they are taught their lessons in Spanish. School is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch/2 hour break.

Enought time to eat, study, use the potty, etc.

Last Post from Liechtenstein

Hi once again, it's Sara! I can't believe how much information I've gone through in the last six posts, I know it's a lot. Hopefully someday some of you would like to come to my country, maybe after I graduate from the university you'll get me for your guide to go around Liechtenstein!

In the summer, we always have guided hikes through the mountains. It is a gorgeous experience and there are also so many things to see. If you stop by Vaduz, you'll also see the more modern part of Liechtenstein.

In the winter, you can come ski! It's one of our main attractions, and a lot of winter sports take place here like skiing, snowboarding, and sledding.

I'll hope to see you sometime!

So long for the last time,

-Sara

Places to go(:

I love all the beautiful places in Portugal. I live in Lisboa, the capital of Portugal, and our house is right on the beach.(: At then end of these wonderful sandy beachs are tons of breath taking royal castles from when the kings of Portugal would come spend their summer here. The castles are really beautiful! I wish i lived in one of them! Maybe some day I will.