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Clue 1 • Bundle up for your first stop. When you arrive, hop in a super jeep to experience the land of fire and ice. You'll see numerous waterfalls and take a relaxing break in the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy some whale watching with the locals, but don't be surprised if they start singing. They may offer you some harkal (their national dash) but I wouldn't suggest eating it. If you head to the national park you can see plates being torn apart and catch a magnificent light show in the sky.
Clue 1 Iceland Iceland is a land that is covered in glaciers and volcanoes. Because of the ice and rocky terrain, one of the best ways to get around are super jeeps. • Bundle up for your first stop. When you arrive, hop in a super jeep to experience the land of fire and ice. You'll see numerous waterfalls and take a relaxing break in the Blue Lagoon. When people come to Iceland and tour, a popular thing to do is take a waterfall tour. To the left is a picture of Iceland’s most popular waterfall-Gulfoss. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is it’s most popular attraction.
Clue 1 Iceland Whale watching is a common thing for the locals and for tourists who visit Iceland. • Enjoy some whale watching with the locals, but don't be surprised if they start singing. They may offer you some harkal (their national dash) but I wouldn't suggest eating it. If you head to the national park you can see the results of plates being torn apart and catch a magnificent light show in the sky. In Iceland, singing is pastime enjoyed by all of the locals. They often sing at dinner parties and other social occasions. Harkal the national dish of Iceland is rotten shark meat. Iceland sits on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge which separates the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. These plates are the reason for odd landscape that makes up Iceland. Because Iceland is so far north, you are able to see the Northern Lights.
Iceland • Five Other Facts • Fishing is a supporting factor of the economy and provides for the local’s major food groups. • You can drink all of the water that is found in nature there-it may not taste good but it is all clean. • They celebrate Christmas over two days in Iceland. They have a second day of Christmas. • All children take their father’s first name for their last name. • You can take a walk on the glaciers in the winter.
Clue 2 • You will have to catch plane to head to the next country. With four countries in one, there will be lots of things to see and do. If you want to see mountains -head north. In most other parts, you'll see flat rolling land. Complete the following for more clues as to what you will see. transport D_ _ BL _ D_ _ K _ R ride F _ R _ _ S W _ _ _ L time in the sky C _ _ _ K T_ _ ER history R _ _ D _ M R _ _ KS famous diamonds C_ _ _ N J _ W _ _ _ famous writer S_ _ K _ S_ _ _ _ E
Clue 2 United Kingdom The United Kingdom is made up four parts: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. Each of the these parts are sometimes considered countries of their own because of their different cultures and customs. • You will have to catch plane to head to the next country. With four countries in one, there will be lots of things to see and do. If you want to see mountains -head north. In most other parts you'll see flat rolling land. Scotland is the most mountainous part of the United Kingdom as you can see on the physical map above.
United Kingdom Clue 2 • transport Double Decker • ride Ferris Wheel • time in the sky Clock Tower Red Double Decker Busses are an iconic thing to be seen in London as is Big Ben-the clock tower attached to Westminster Palace. The London Eye is well known tourist attractions. It I the world’s largest observation wheel. It has 32 cars that are sealed and air conditioned-each holds up to 25 people.
United Kingdom Clue 2 • history Random Rocks • famous diamonds Crown Jewels • famous writer Shakespeare The Crown Jewels refer to the jewelry and other pieces that are worn by the Royal Family. You can view these things when taking a tour of the Tower of London. Stonehenge is one of England’s wonders. It’s true purpose has not be discovered but many people make it a point to see. Shakespeare –author of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, etc. is from England.
United Kingdom • Other Facts • Part of the British Isles-shares with the Republic of Ireland • Wales is full of old castles • England is the first place to have underground railroads -The London Bridge that feel down in the nursery rhyme actually did fall down. The bridge that replaced it actually no sits in Arizona.
Clue 3 • Flying over the sea, make sure you have window seat so that you can catch a glimpse of Ariel welcoming you to this fairy tale-esk country. This country consists of more than 400 parts. As folklore goes, some of Santa's workers may have come from here. They would have had to give up on all the fun historical rides but they went-taking with them a building block for great toys. Greet people with Hej!
Clue 3 Denmark Hans Christen Anderson wrote the tale of the Little Mermaid. He is from Denmark. So sitting outside the capital, Copenhagen, is this statue. • Flying over the sea, make sure you have window seat so that you can catch a glimpse of Ariel welcoming you to this fairy tale-esk country. This country consists of more than 400 parts. Some of the homes in Denmark have what we might consider a fairy tale look to them. (Small houses , small windows, straw roofs) There are 406 islands that make up Denmark. About 70 of them have people who live on them.
Clue 3 Denmark Many Danish stories feature elves. They are a popular theme. Denmark is home to two of the world’s oldest amusement parks that are still operating. Bakken and Trivoli. They are both among the top tourist attractions in the entire world. • As folklore goes, some of Santa's workers may have come from here. They would have had to give up on all the fun historical rides but they went-taking with them a building block for great toys. Greet people with Hej! Denmark is were LEGOs were invented and are still made today. Legoland is another popular place to visit in Denmark. Hej means hello in Danish
Denmark • More Facts • If you visit Denmark, it is viewed as disrespectful to not have a conversation with people that you pass or sit near. • Denmark actually owns Greenland (though it is self-governed) • Have the world’s highest taxes to support their health care systems • They try to avoid arguments and never interrupt. • Known for producing porcelain
Clue 4 • To get to the next country you can take a bridge, but watch out for the trolls that the locals speak of. If you're not a fan of bridges, maybe you can borrow the ship of vasa. Once you arrive enjoy the sandy beaches first- then head north to hit the slopes. Along the way, take a tour of some of the many castles and make sure to enjoy lots of coffee and cake with the locals. Also, travel along the king's trail for a second chance to see the light show in the sky.
Clue 4 Sweden Oresund bridge connects Sweden to Denmark. The bridge turns into an underground tunnel. • To get to the next country you can take a bridge, but watch out for the trolls that the locals speak of. If you're not a fan of bridges, maybe you can borrow the ship of vasa. Denmark has elves that fill their stories. Sweden has stories that feature trolls. The Ship of Vasa was a Swedish war ship which sank in 1628 and was attempted to be raised over and over. It was finally completely raised in 1961. The ship now sit sin a museum in Sweden.
Clue 4 Sweden The Southern tip of Sweden is full of coastlines that have very nice beaches. As you travel north, there are more mountains and hills and colder weather that always for skiing. • Once you arrive enjoy the sandy beaches first- then head north to hit the slopes. Along the way, take a tour of some of the many castles and make sure to enjoy lots of coffee and cake with the locals. Also, travel along the king's trail for a second chance to see the light show in the sky. Sweden is home to hundreds of castles. Some of them are open to the public four tours. Others are privately owned and closed to the public. To the right is Trolleholm’s Castle. Coffee and cake are something that the locals enjoy everyday. They actually call a part of their day Fika-a time for coffee and cake or something sweet. The King’s Trail in Sweden is a scenic route that lends to perfect view of the Northern Lights.
Sweden • More facts • Every June they celebrate Walpurg’s Eve-Huge Bonfire • During the Summer months • you can see the midnight sun. • Home to the Ice Hotel
Clue 5 • Next you will head to a country in the Baltic Region. As you travel through the country, you will most likely be riding trains through forests. As you travel through the capital there are many place you will want to see. You will see the hill with 3 crosses. You might also enjoy lunch in the rotating restaurant in the Television Tower. for those of you who are brave, you can even bungee jump off of the tower which stands taller than Eiffel Tower. In your travels you will see the locals playing basketball-which many of them consider a second religion. As you leave, signs will greet you, telling you turn around and go back.
Clue 5 Lithuania Lithuania lies on the Baltic Sea. • Next you will head to a country in the Baltic Region. As you travel through the country, you will most likely be riding trains through forests. As you travel through the capital there are many place you will want to see. You will see the hill with 3 crosses. You might also enjoy lunch in the rotating restaurant in the Television Tower. For those of you who are brave, you can even bungee jump off of the tower which stands taller than Eiffel Tower. In your travels you will see the locals playing basketball-which many of them consider a second religion. As you leave, signs will greet you, telling you turn around and go back. Railroads are the main system of travel in Lithuania. The land is covered in Forests. This monument stands in Vilnius-the capital. Throughout the country, there are random roads that allow for U-turns. On the road signs, they not only show the distances of the towns that you heading toward-but also the ones that are behind you.
Clue 5 Lithuania • You might also enjoy lunch in the rotating restaurant in the Television Tower. For those of you who are brave, you can even bungee jump off of the tower which stands taller than Eiffel Tower. In your travels you will see the locals playing basketball-which many of them consider a second religion.
Lithuania • During Christmas, the TV Tower is used as the town’s Christmas Tree. • There are also castles in Lithuania. Trakai Castle
Clue 6 Unscramble the words to complete the clues that will reveal your final destination. • -Many people travel through this country on their way to ______________ (SSUIRA) • -Within the country, there are 700 _______ (KELAS) and deep ______________. (ROFTESS) • -Formally a part of the __________ __________ (VISOET) (NINOU) • -You will see monuments that boast of ____________(moucmimns) such as the Lenin Monument. • - In the Belavezha ________ (DOWO), you can still see wild animals such as wolves, bears, and bison roaming freely. • -There are many ___________(TCASELS) that you will see such as the Mir. • -There are also many picturesque__________ (LIVLGAES) • -You will want to visit the Dudutki _________ (SMUMEU) which will take you back to the olden days of the country
Belarus Clue 6 -Many people travel through this country on their way to RUSSIA (SSUIRA) -Within the country, there are 700 LAKES (KELAS) and deep FORESTS. (ROFTESS) -Formally a part of the SOVIET UNION (VISOET) (NINOU) -You will see monuments that boast of COMMUNISM (moucmimns) such as the Lenin Monument. A lot of travelers pass right through Belarus without even paying attention to the country itself. In 1990, Belarus declared itself an independent country and broke away from the Soviet Union. Belarus has kept all of their monuments that show their communist history. They accept them as part of their history.
Clue 6 Belarus • - In the Belavezha WOOD (DOWO), you can still see wild animals such as wolves, bears, and bison roaming freely. • -There are many CASTLES (TCASELS) that you will see such as the Mir. • -There are also many picturesque VILLAGES (LIVLGAES) • -You will want to visit the Dudutki MUSEUM (SMUMEU) which will take you back to the olden days of the country Mir Castle
Belarus • Belarus has weather that really depends on the time of year. It is typically extremely pleasant in the summer and extremely cold in winter. • The national library of Belarus is shaped like a diamond to symbolize the value of knowledge that mankind has stored in books.
