My stories and adventures

Costa Rica - The Arenal Volcano

2011-09-18T11:56:00.000-07:00

Today was my birthday. We drove to the Arenal Volcano. The Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. It is a stratovolcano. In 1968 there was a powerful eruption that destroyed the whole town of Tabacon. The Arenal Volcano has several craters but only one is active today.

On the drive to Arenal, we had to go around the Arenal lake.It was a hilly ride which made me feel carsick.I was tired that wen we finally got to the hotel, I just layed on the bed. The hotel was called Arenal Nayara (ar-EE-null nu-jar-ah). It was the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen. It was so beatiful that I didn't want to go see the volcano or go out at all. The room had a hammock, a jacuzzi and an outdoor private shower.

For my birthday we went to the hotels restaurant because we were too exhausted to go to any other place. I got a mini birthday cake, which was of my favorite chocolate flavor.

The next day we did Sky Walk, Sky trek, and Sky tram. First we did Sky Tram to a platform. It was a tram that was hanging on a cable.They cut down part of the jungle to make a path for the tram. It is about 2,500 feet high.Then my mom went back on Sky Tram and me and my dad did Sky Trek. Sky Trek is a bunch of zip lines 3,000 feet high.Because It's so high,it's called Sky Trek.I actually did that!I was hanging in the air, looking at the sky above and the deep valley below!!

After Sky Trek,we did sky walk which was walking in the forest/mountain and crossing a lot of high hanging bridges.So,that was fun to be in the middle of the forest, surrounded by just nature.We even drank clear water from a natural waterfall.It was so cool and refreshing,better than any bottled water.

After that we did a walk with a guide to the real Arenal volcano.We crossed forest and the lava river.The lava river had black soil because it was made by the flowing lava when the volcano erupted. We were able to go 500 meters away from the volcano!It looked so huge and we were able to see smoke coming out of one of the craters. That was awesome!!

Then at night we went to Tabacon Hot springs.These water in the hot springs come from the inside of the volcano which is extremely hot.The water was very warm but I couldn't enjoy it at night because the floor was rocky.After the hot bath, I was hungry and there was an Indian tandoori menu at their resturant!!. It felt so good to eat Indian food after one week.

The next day we had to leave for home.The days had passed in minutes.That sucked. So that was my vacation,which I will always remember!!

Costa Rica - The Sand and Waters

2011-07-10T09:31:00.000-07:00

Costa Rica is a country in central America. It's part of the isthmus between North America and South America. It has the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Carribean sea on the other sideMy trip to Costa Rica began in Guanacaste. Our hotel was called Flamingo Beach Resort and spa. Right outside it was the Flamingo Beach.It was just a few steps away from the hotel and we could see the Pacific ocean from our balcony! It was wonderful.

Most of Costa Rica is rainforests.We went to the canopy tours in the rainforest. The canopy tours were about 10 ziplines from tree to tree. The highest one was 1000 feet high! My mom was too scared so me and my dad did it. It was a lot of fun! The whole ziplining gear was super smelly but I didn't mind it.

We stopped at soda restaurants a lot of times to drink coke.In Costa Rica small restaurants are called Sodas.In this vacation, I was allowed to drink coke many times!

We decided to explore some of the roads near the beach.I thought we were headed into somebody's house and had to pay a fine. But it lead to a viewpoint. It was amazing! We went back to the hotel and decided to go in the pool to cool down .In the evening, we went to Flamingo beach to watch the sunset.It looked like the sun drowned in the ocean! We went to a restaurant called Don Brasilitos. It was a Mexican cuisine. But I ate pizza and the cheese slipped down when I picked a slice. My food was good but my mom and dad were very disappointed with theirs.

At night I looked down and saw 5 mosquito bites on my leg. There are many mosquitoes in Costa Rica and they're addicted to my legs!! The next day was my parents anniversary.That evening my dad planned a surprise 4 course dinner at the Arenas restaurant. But I was too sleepy so they had to cut it short.

Me and my dad also did Jetskiing in the Pacific Ocean. My mom was too scared. It was scary! The Jetski was rocking back and forth. I was holding my dad very tight. We started from Flamingo Beach and saw Honeymoon beach. Honeymoon beach was beautiful. Then we saw Dante beach. It looked okay. Then we saw Penka beach. It had beautiful pink sand. Then we saw Potrero beach. Yuck! it had dirty brown sand.
But the whole Cosat Rican coastline is beautiful.

We also took a day cruise in a Catamaran which is a type of sailboat. There was a big deck we could sit on and enjoy the ocean. Also we could order a drink of our choice. I drank ginger ale. In a little bit the boat anchored in the middle of the ocean for snorkeling and lunch.But the snorkeling gear was uncomfortable so I just went in the ocean with a lifejacket. This time both my parents were too scared, so I asked my dad how come I can and you can't? Then my dad came in with a life jacket. It was fun.

On the way back I did fishing.I caught a fish called Black Tuna. I always wanted to catch a fish but the poor thing looked so sad that I let it go.
I had a memorable time in Guanacaste and I was looking forward to visiting the Arenal volcano.

Football

2010-07-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

I can't wait for football to begin,
I wonder who's going to win.

I wish I could see very single game,
And know all about the hall of fame.

Football is so very cool,
More than the swimming pool.

You get so tired,
But also so admired.

Happy Father's Day

2010-07-30T05:50:00.001-07:00

I wrote this for my dad on Father's day and mom asked me to write it in the blog:

Happy Father’s day to my dad,
Always be happy, don’t be sad.
Don’t know what to give you,
I love mom and you, too.
Your mutton is the best,
Better than the rest.
I love you especially this day,
Let’s go out and play.
Don’t just lie down,
Take me to downtown.
I really really want a vacation,
But it’s hard to find a location.
Let’s get out of the house,
And not be inside like a mouse.
Let’s go out and have some fun,
And not eat a hamburger bun.
Why doesn’t mom go to the pool?
Although it’s so very cool.
Why are you so stuck with lawnmower?
Have fun with me before summer is over.

Three Little Hippos & the Zookeeper

2009-04-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time there lived three hippos. Their names were Cutey, Riley and Hippy. Cutey was cute with white skin. Riley had yellow skin. Hippy had brown skin and a crown. There was a zookeeper, he was mean and his name was Dr. E. His real name was Dr Evil. Riley said, “I love my home.”

One day, Dr. E didn’t feed the hippos because Hippy was sick and he kicked Dr. E the day before. “I guess he is mad with you” said Riley.

Weeks passed but the hippos had not been fed. So one day they ate Dr. E. There was a new zookeeper. His name was Dr. Miller. The hippos spent their lives with Dr. Miller. The hippos lived happily ever after.