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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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Central America, Costa Rica, crocodile, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Jacó, Monteverde, Nicoya peninsula, Nosara, Ostional Wildlife Refuge, rainforest, Rich Coast, snorkel, snorkeling, Sofia, surf, surfing, Taiwan Friendship Bridge, Tamarindo, Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge | Leave a comment

Learning about Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on February 18, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I am so excited to send you my first letter from the continent of Africa! I’m now in the city of Lagos which is the capital of Nigeria, a country in West Africa. Lagos is a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, My Adventure | Tagged Africa, Equator, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, helicopter, helicopter ride, Lagos, mangrove forest, Nigeria, Sofia, West Africa | Leave a comment

Enjoying Eisenhüttenstadt with Synke

Posted on February 16, 2014 by sofikat

Dear Sofia, I am writing you about my short trip to Eisenhüttenstadt where Synke’s parents live and Synke was born. Eisenhüttenstadt is a short train trip from Berlin, about 1 1/2 hours away. Synke’s parents were gone for a night and we had to watch Richi … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, My Adventure | Tagged Architecture, Eisenhuttestadt, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Germany, Hutte, Sofia, Tom Hanks | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in North America | Tagged Canada, CN Tower, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, Sofia, Toronto, Toronto Bay, Toronto Harbor, Toronto Harbour, Toronto Islands | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Marine Band, Sofia, Vienna, Virginia, Wolf Trap | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Arizona, Cactus Rangers, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Saguaro, Saguaro National Park, Sofia | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Children's Museum, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, ian's Corner, Museum, Noodle Forest, Phoenix, Sofia | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Blue Swallow Motel, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Grand Canyon, Highway, Mother Road, New Mexico, Route 66, Santa Rosa, Sofia, Tucumcari | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in My Adventure, North America | Tagged Arizona, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Petrified Forest, Petrified National Forest Park, petrified word, Sofia | Leave a comment

Buying Boots in Bamberg, Germany

Posted on December 12, 2013 by sofikat

Dear Real Sofia, I’m sure you remember how much fun I had visiting Berlin, Germany. Now I’m in Bamberg, Germany, a town about four hours southwest of Berlin, where I’m visiting Rara. Bamberg is a beautiful, old town dating back … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe | Tagged Bamberg, Boots, dog, Flat Sofia, Flat Stanley, Flat Stanley Project, Germany, Shoes, Sofia | Leave a comment