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1. Our journey begins in a beautiful city on the west coast of the United States. We board a ship that crosses through the Golden Gate, and under one of the world's most beautiful bridges, en route to Asia. Which city have we just left?
2. In order to cross from the U.S. west coast to our next destination, Shanghai, China, we cross a vast expanse of water. On our way, we pass by the Hawaiian Islands. What giant ocean have we made our way across?
3. Arriving at Shanghai, we enjoy one of China's largest cities. The next day we embark on a train towards the border between China and Nepal where the world's largest mountain peak awaits. What is the name of this snowcapped giant in the Himalaya Mountains that we will soon climb?
4. Happily descending after our rigorous mountain climb, we pass through Nepal and into India. Rather than journey by land, we make our way in boats down one of the world's longest rivers. What is the name of this river whose delta is shared by India and Bangladesh?
5. We take off from the airport at Dum Dum, India, and arrive that evening at Sydney. Our intent is to drive up the coast from Sydney and visit the largest reef in the world the following day, namely the Great Barrier Reef. In which country have we landed?
6. Taking off from the city of Brisbane, we take a series of flights to Cairo, Egypt. After a brief rest and a look at the Great Pyramids, we sometimes sail, sometimes ride camels slowly up the Nile River. At Lake Victoria, we head due south riding sometimes on elephants and sometimes in jeeps towards Kruger National Park. Which continent have we just slowly traversed (crossed)?
7. Now at Cape Town, our intrepid (fearless) group boards an iceboat. We aim to make our way directly for the isolated continent of Antarctica. Our aim is to cross half of the frozen continent on our way towards the South Pole. Can we find the South Pole in Antarctica?
8. After this frighteningly cold journey, we make our way up through the Antarctic Peninsula towards the southern tip of Chile and Argentina. A rather large cruising boat takes us along the South American coast in the direction of Ecuador. We will visit some islands off the Ecuadorian coast made famous by Charles Darwin. What is this tiny archipelago (group of islands) called?
9. Returning to Ecuador, we arrive at Quito and the international airport there. Our next destination is Europe. After another long flight, we land in Madrid, Spain. Immediately, we make our way south and board a touring boat for a leisurely journey around one of the world's largest seas. What is the name of this sea that contains the islands of Sicily and Cyprus?
10. Our final destination will be London, England, where our crew will break up and go their separate ways. Before going to London, we make one final stop in Rome, Italy, to see the great Roman ruins. We also pay a visit to one of the world's smallest countries, where the Pope lives near the beautiful St. Peter's Basilica. What country is this?
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