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The airplane was crowded and unbearable. As if being confined tightly with a bunch of strangers wasn’t enough, I’m extremely motion-sick. I had to keep reminding myself that the grueling plane ride will all be worth it just to see the big, beautiful ocean and to try new, exciting things. After many hours of travelling, my family and I finally arrived in the Dominican Republic; our luxurious home for the next seven days. It was much hotter than I expected. The sweltering heat caused many…

Every kids dream when they are younger is to go to the happiest place on earth, Disney World. In Disney World, you have all the Disney characters, the Disney princesses, and much more exciting, magical experiences that every kid should have. I remember my first time at Disney World so well like it was yesterday. I was 10 years old and I went with my mom, sister, grandma, cousin, and my two aunts. It was like yesterday when I stepped out of the airplane and you could literally feel the…

perspective of my life. We flew out of Florida to Jamaica in the middle of June. The flight was very short, Only about 45 minutes. As we got closer to Jamaica, The plane started to descend over the water. The first thing that stood out was the turquoise colored water that you could see clean through. When we landed and boarded the plane, I heard steel drums being played before we made it out of the tunnel that connected the…

boarding a plane, sitting in an uncomfortably hard seat, fighting the person next to me for elbow room on a tiny arm rest. However, other things were still going through my mind: How am I to explain to them what mommy was doing, and where she was going? How am I going to be able to handle all the changes headed my way? What if I don’t understand the new customs? How am I going to be living and surviving over the next year? I awoke to a hard jolt and a squealing noise as the tires of the plane…

the summer. Brian is a city boy and doesn't have many smarts about the wilderness.When Brian gets a hatchet from his mom before he goes to visit his dad he doesn't really like it. On the plane ride the pilot has a heart attack and dies. Brian has to try to land the plane because it is losing fuel. He lands the plane in a L-shaped lake. Brian now has to survive in the Canadian woods on an island all by himself with nothing but his…

dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work”. In the story Hatchet, 13-year old Brian Robeson truly understands the meaning of determination. Brian was on a plane to visit his father in Canada. During the flight, the pilot suffered a heart attack and the plane crashed into the Canadian wilderness. Over the course of the next month, Brian was determined to survive. He faced many obstacles, but none were able to stop him. Throughout the story, Brian…

On April 2007 I traveled for the first time to the Dominican Republic, and I remember every details of that trip as if it was yesterday. This trip was one of those experiences that stays with you for a long time. It was an amazing opportunity to discover the local culture several factors make this trip to the Dominican Republic a unique and unforgettable experience. First and foremost this trip has awaken in me a sense of awareness that allowed me to get a better understanding of human…

highlight of my break. We did so much that trip, I can’t even recall all of the places we went and things we did. However, there was one event I could never forget, no matter how much I try. Costa was exhilarating from the start despite all of the plane rides we had to take to get there. In only a matter of days, we had gone surfing, snorkeling, went on trolley rides in the forest, walked on glass bridges, zip lining, and more. There was a lot of hiking and walking around during the tours. On…

make messes and it doesn't matter if they are thousands of miles in the sky. You can use these wipes to clean up messes, wipe hands and even to clean down those tray tables. You might be surprised to know that it is actually the dirtiest spot on the plane. Yuck! Light Blanket: Unless you're flying first class, blankets aren't always available for your use. You may even have to pay for one if the flight becomes a little too cold even after turning off the air overhead. If your little one has a…

morning I booked my flight to Jamaica. The sound of the wheels on my suitcase ringed in my ears. I can’t believe I’m finally getting to go. It seems like it was forever ago that I had booked my flight when it was only last week. As I got aboard the plane the flight attendant asked if I wanted anything and I shook my head no. I found my seat in first class and sat down. I jumped out of my skin when I heard the plane’s…