Grado.

One of the fist places I went to was the beach, only about 45 minutes away from where I am staying. I definitely didn't take enough pictures, and picked the worst day to take them (also an excuse to go back) but this is Grado.

There are long beaches with fine sand and the town is very charming. Many people come here for their vacations, to relax and get tan. Very tan. 

The center of the town is fairly modern with plenty of bars and shops but just past the center you find all the old buildings. It truly is an alluring place.

Grado really is the perfect place to escape the heat of the city.

Italia.

On August 24, I will be going to Italy. I'm going because a relative is getting married, but, I also plan to do some traveling. Hopefully I will see Venice, Florence, and Bologna. I don't have so much time there but I'm going to try to put up as many blog posts as I can.
I'm also planning on making a post on NYC. I have been taking the train there a lot recently and I took a few photos too.

-Sibilla

Canada.

I have been back in the states for a while but here is my post on my 4 day stay in Canada.

We took a hike in the park, which is near our property, so we could visit another lake.

Beaver dam construction site.

Big Clear lake.

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Paddle boarding.

One thing I was looking forward to was windsurfing. I got to practice with the little wind there was and every time I got the sail up, the easier it got.

It may not look like a big fall, but when you're standing at the top, it does. The moment you jump, there is no turning back. 

The best feeling is when you sit in the front of the boat and look out over the still water before the boat hits it. It feels as if you are flying over it.

Fishing is one of my favorite things to do. I even have a secret to catching the most fish. But the part about fishing I don't like is cleaning them. Most of the time I stand by the sink and watch my grandma clean them but I tried to clean one this time. I hated it, and I wasn't too good at it either.

Poutine. Who doesn't like fries covered in melted cheese and gravy?!

Upcoming.

Tomorrow I go to Canada. We are only staying five days buts that's all you really need. My family has a log cabin on Devil Lake, which has it's name for a reason. There is no hot running water, meaning you have to bathe in the lake. No internet, no cell reception and the only limited electricity powered by solar panels. Despite being 'disconnected', I love being there. We swim, kayak, windsurf, hike, go tubing, play darts, fish, and just hang out. There will be plenty more adventures to come!

-Sibilla

Trampoline. People. Alphabet.

My cousin and I made this video while we were in Norway. It's not too good but, enjoy!