Category Archives: North America

Chillin’ in Costa Rica

Posted on February 19, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, My hosts Dana and Martin took me with them on their honeymoon to Costa Rica! Costa Rica is a country in Central America between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. It is bordered by … Continue reading →

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Flat Sofia in Toronto

Posted on February 4, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, While you were hosting Flat Ms. Thai at home in Kansas City, Real Ms. Thai and her class were hosting me in Toronto.  I had a great time in Toronto and wanted to tell you a little … Continue reading →

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia

Posted on January 28, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, Flat Sofia arrived safely at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and got to learn a lot about it in her short visit. Wolf Trap is the only national park dedicated to preserving the performing … Continue reading →

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Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona

Posted on January 26, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, Flat Sofia arrived at the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona.  This is home to the nation’s largest cacti, the giant saguaro.  The saguaro cactus is a well-known symbol of the American West. Flat Sofia arrived just in time to join … Continue reading →

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Making Memories at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Posted on December 15, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I had a chance to visit the Children’s Museum of Phoenix while I was visiting Arizona.  I love the Children’s Museum! The first exhibit is a huge, three story jungle gym made up of all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Getting My Kicks on Route 66

Posted on December 14, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I got to travel on a stretch of Route 66 which was so exciting, because I know you read a story at school earlier this year about Route 66!  The historic route from Chicago, Illinois to Santa … Continue reading →

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Petrified Forest National Park (Arizona)

Posted on December 13, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I had a chance to visit the Petrified Forest National Park on northeastern Arizona.  The park is full of petrified wood.  Petrified wood is wood that has turned into stone, usually quartz.  In addition to the Petrified … Continue reading →

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The Gateway to Scenic Southern Indiana: Bloomington, IN

Posted on December 11, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I had a wonderful time in Indiana, visiting with Uncle Dan, Aunt Sue, and Cousin Kara. During my stay I was able to visit several places and learn a lot about this beautiful area. My first adventure … Continue reading →

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Training for the Iron Dog in Pahrump, Nevada

Posted on December 5, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, As the weather gets colder and colder in Alaska, I am training for the Iron Dog in the Nevada desert.  Here I am riding motorcycles with Dennis Falldorf as he trains… …and here I am taking the … Continue reading →

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Flat Sofia in Anchorage, Alaska

Posted on November 29, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, My name is Dennis.  Flat Sofia has made her way to Anchorage, Alaska where I picked her up from the Iron Dog headquarters. The Iron Dog is an off-road snowmobile race across Alaska. The course is more … Continue reading →

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