Thursday, November 6, 2008

WOW!

Im home again after a long LONG trip.
It was amazing and life changing.
I loved every bit of it but most of all seeing my 2 best friends.
I did my bets to keep you updated and thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog.
Maybe i'll speak to you in the future.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Useful Information about Kakadu Wetlands

The main landforms and habitats in Kakadu National Park include a whole tropical river and its catchment, a sandstone table, savannah woodlands, open forests, rivers, floodplains, mangroves and mudflats.



The wildlife in Kakadu National Park includes over 280 species of birds, 60 kinds of native mammals, 55 kinds of freshwater fish, thousands of species of insects, and many species of reptiles, the most famous of which is the salt-water crocodile.












Fast Fact #10: The name 'Kakadu' comes from an Aboriginal floodplain language called Gagudju which was one of the languages spoken in the north of the park at the beginning of the twentieth century.

On the Plane

I am right now on the Plane trip on the way to Kakadu Wetlands.
I've heard it is supposed to be very peaceful and quite.
Well we are about to land so I will post a blog about the wetlands when I get some time.
Bye

Useful Information about the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world, covering over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometers over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers.The most significant threat to the Great Barrier Reef is climate change.




Another key threat faced by the Great Barrier Reef is pollution and declining water quality.

The Great Barrier Reef has long been known to and utilised by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal Australians have been living in the area from at least 40,000 years ago, and Torres Strait Islanders since about 10,000 years ago



Fast Fact #9: The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms.

On The Plane

Right now I am on my way to the Great Barrier Reef.
This is the most exciting part of my trip.
I will be going on the Quiksilver Trip which will take me Past where Steve Irwin passed away and then will take me straight to the Barrier Reef.
I have been here once when I was a little girl but I have forgotten.
See you later

Useful Information about the Andes Mountains

The Andes Mountains are positioned in South America, running from north to south along the western coast of the continent. The latitude is 10° N. to 57° S. The longitude is 70° W. to 80° E.
The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. They are located in South America and stretch 4,500 miles from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.

The Andes are separated into three natural regions: the southern, central, and northern regions. In the northern region, it is hotter because it is closest to the equator. There are rain forests in this region, due to the more humid, rainy climate. In the southern region, the mountains are nearer to the Antarctic and it is much colder. It is not very populated in the southern area.
Many of the plants which grow in the Andes Mountains are small in size to save energy. Their leaves can be stiff and strong to protect them from frost and cold weather if they are high in the mountains.

The Andes Mountains provide many birds with homes like the Flamingo, Andean Flicker, the Condor, and the Hillstar Hummingbird. Types of land animals include the Mountain Lion, the Red Perll, and Llamas to name a few. The Spectacled Bear also lives here. The Giant Toad and Andean Iguana are some examples of reptiles. This iguana is one of the few lizards found in that cold weather.




On the Plane

I am right now leaving for the Andes Mountains in South America
I will be going for a big hike with a private tour guide.
My flight will arrive at 3.15 and I will arrive at the Hotel Agua del Desierto.
I can't wait.
catcha later