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1. Our first trip is to the land my ancestors came from. It is a republic with a beautiful white and blue flag. It has both four seasons and the "midnight sun".
In the north, you might see an animal here that is familiar to many people at a certain season. What country is this?
2. We have already been on a trip to Central America. We spent time in what is known as the most peaceful country in the area, as it has no army. The native people are called "tikos/ticas" by the non-natives, who are plentiful.
Pre-Columbian art is found in the country including the huge nearly perfectly round stone spheres, symbolic of the country. Where did we go?
3. In this country we had a most interesting food - haggis. For this dish, you take the organs of a sheep, mix with oatmeal, suet, onions and salt, and cook in the sheep's stomach - pretty good eating!
Another interesting thing we learned when visiting is that the national
animal of this country is that mythical beast, the unicorn. As you can see, it is a very interesting country to visit and learn about. What country do we mean?
4. This country might be the one we trip up in, we're afraid. Oh well,
we are brave and want to go to this northern country because it is so rich in culture. We especially want to see the land of Pushkin and other famous writers, as well as the Bolshoi Ballet. We also want to buy some real nesting dolls (known as Matryoshka dolls). Where will we find all this, and more?
5. Our next trip is to a European country known for its fine wines and culinary delights! However, we are unlikely to see any onion sellers riding bicycles and wearing berets as they seem to be a thing of the past. Where am I?
6. Let's take a trip to a magical place in South Africa called Hogsback. It is sometimes claimed to have partially inspired the setting of a trilogy of novels by what South African-born novelist?
7. A trip to Ganga Talao, considered as sacred as the Ganges River in India, is well worth visiting. On which Indian Ocean island would you find this lake?
8. Our next trip is to Zimbabwe, where you will find "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders). What is the common English name of this magnificant sight?
9. We next fly northwest over the Atlantic Ocean to a huge country, to the very western edge of the continent. Here we find the province of British Columbia, and its beautiful island in the south-west named after a bold explorer. Vancouver Island has B.C.'s provincial capital. The city has a queen's name and it is indeed fit for a queen with its Victorian Era architecture and fabulous gardens. What country are we visiting now?
10. Ole! We have arrived at the last stop on our trip. Here we find evidence of several pre-Columbian civilizations, including the Toltec, Aztec and Mayan. We want to see ruins of the Mayan culture, so we head for the Yucatan Penninsula. In what country will we see these wonderful ancient things?
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