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Japanese Friendship Garden
While spending a brief period in Balboa Park, I had the opportunity to visit the Japanese Friendship Garden. It was the most stunning...

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Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Balboa Park
I didn't get too much time in Balboa Park, but next time I'm in San Diego, I'm definitely making a day out of it. There is so much to...

Riley
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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San Diego Zoo
While in California, we took a quick trip to the San Diego Zoo. It was so cool seeing all the animals there. We even saw the new panda...

Riley
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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My favorite animal!
During my trip to California, I went to the San Diego Zoo. While at the zoo, I was able to see my favorite animal in person. My favorite...

Riley
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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Fancy Dinner
The best restaurant I have ever been to was during my trip to California. The restaurant is called Animae and it's located in San Diego....

Riley
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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Whaley House
The Whaley House is in Old Town San Diego. It is known for its historical significance and its reputation as one of the most haunted...

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Aug 24, 20241 min read
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Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds in California is a wax museum that has different wax figures of celebrities and movie characters. I had so much fun...

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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Cactus!
I love cacti, but I have never had one in my plant collection. This one I saw in California was beautiful just look at that flower!!!...

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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Beautiful Plants
In California, there were such beautiful succulents and cacti! When I have succulents at home, they are never as large as the ones I saw...

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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Flight to LAX
The flight to LAX was amazing. It had everything you could have ever wanted. It was a plane for international flights, but I was lucky...

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Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Muscle Beach
Muscle Beach was pretty cool to see. It is definitely a must-see when you visit Los Angeles, California. you got to see so many different...

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Aug 20, 20241 min read
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Black Lake, NY: A haven where wildlife thrives in the heart of nature
Ever since I was younger I've always loved to see wildlife roaming where they belong in nature without human involvement. While visiting...

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Jul 28, 20241 min read
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Black Lake, NY: A fisher’s paradise
My family enjoys fishing so they spent their time here fishing. Personally, I have never been fond of fishing as I feel sorry for the...

Riley
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Black Lake, NY: Where every sunset paints the sky in breathtaking hues
Black Lake is a destination where, once you arrive, all the stress of the city fades away, allowing you to fully embrace the relaxed...

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Jul 26, 20241 min read
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Black Lake, NY: A peaceful retreat with charming gardens in full bloom.
The garden the neighbors have near me are absolutely so cute. Every year in the summer, I try my best to recreate the garden of my dreams...

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Jul 21, 20241 min read
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Tips for Italy
During my time in Italy, there were some things that I wish I had known before I went. The first thing was water. I could not find water...

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Mar 19, 20241 min read
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The Last Day
Today was the last day in Italy. All students in the exchange program met up together in a classroom for a last goodbye. We then took...

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Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Italy Day 8
On this day, I had just a regular day with my host student. We had breakfast and went to his high school. About halfway through the...

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Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Italy Day 7
Today, my class and I went to Venice together. We met up at the high school and then left to catch our train. After about a 2-hour ride,...

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Mar 10, 20241 min read
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Italy Day 6
Today we went on an adventure to Florence. We traveled by train; the trains in Italy are much nicer than the ones I've been on in NJ. The...

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Mar 10, 20241 min read
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