Drew's Flat Stanley in Columbia!

Drew's Flat Stanley visited Bogota, Columbia! Stanley learned many fascinating things there. Bogota is the 3rd highest capital in South America, with an average elevation of 8,660 feet above sea level, and sits on a plateau of the Andes mountains known as the Bogota Savanna.  The city is home to many historical landmarks and cultural museums.  It is especially proud of the Museo Botero which features art from Fernando Botero.  

 Flat Stanley arriving in the El Dorado International Airport

 Flat Stanley in front of the Bogota skyline!

Kylie's Flat Stanley Has Fun in Texas!

Nevaeh's Flat Stanley in New York!

Nevaeh's Flat Stanley took a trip to New York! He went to Seneca Falls, which is the home of the Women's Hall of Fame! He saw lots of very cool things there, and learned all about Susan B. Anthony, who fought for equal rights for women.  

 

Nevaeh's Flat Stanley in Washington, D.C.

Claire's Flat Stanley in the Netherlands!

Claire's Flat Stanley had fun in the Netherlands!  He even got to help fly the plane!

 After his big traveling adventure, he went in a big machine!  It looks like he was getting flattened out just like a big sheet of lasagna!

Then he had a lovely time in a field full of beautiful flowers!

 Then to top off his day, he had a fun bike ride!  Great job getting lots of fitness on your vacation in the Netherlands, Stanley!

 

Kylie's Flat Stanley in Texas!

Kylie's Flat Stanley Gets Lost in the Mail!

Kylie's Flat Stanley has had quite a shock!  He was lost in the mail.  He had been to a baseball game and then he disappeared!  Luckily the post office took good care of him and his letter arrived at Great Falls school on Friday!  Here is the lost letter and picture!

 

Rachel's Flat Stanley in New York!

This is probably the last trip that Rachel’s Flat Stanley took – to New York, New York!  Pictured is Flat Stanley at the Freedom Tower, as well as looking out at the skyline (the Empire State Building is red, white, and blue in the background, although it’s a little fuzzy!).

Thomas' Flat Stanley Travels the Globe!

Thomas' Flat Stanley has been very busy traveling around the world! 

 He started off in Taunton, Massachusetts at Uncle Larry and Aunt Carol's house. This is where Thomas and his family stay when they visit! Taunton is known at The Christmas City! During the month of December, the town green transforms into a sparkling jewel of lights!

 Flat Stanley flew on a plane to England! Here he is making a telephone call.  Hello Stanley!

 Thomas' Flat Stanley then continued to the Netherlands! What a beautiful spot!

 Next, where did Flat Stanley go?  He flew from Europe, all the way to South America! He went to the country of Brazil! Thank you, Flat Stanley, for all of these great pictures!

Nick S's Flat Stanley in Bulgaria!

Nick S.'s Flat Stanley is in Bulgaria! This is our first Flat Stanley go to to Bulgaria! Very exciting!  

Flat Stanley has been traveling with Denny from Bulgaria.  Bulgaria is a country in Europe.  Flat Stanley went to a city called Rousse, which is a lovely place.

 

Seamus' Flat Stanley is home!

Lauren's Flat Stanley in Australia!

Greetings from Coledale, New South Wales, Australia!

Seamus' Flat Stanley Continues his World Travels!

Seamus' Flat Stanley is in Amsterdam, Netherlands where the earless painter Vincent Van Gogh was born and where Anne Frank lived hiding from the Nazis and wrote in her diary about the secret annex.  

 Flat Stanley also went to Rome, specifically, in the colosseum built in 80 AD where the ancient Romans watched gladiator/animal fights and naval battle reenactments! 

 

Seamus' Flat Stanley in Tokyo, Japan!

These are views out my hotel window in two of the largest cities in Japan. They look a lot alike with tall buildings as far as you can see in all directions. Because much of the country is mountainous, all the people have to live in small areas near the sea which makes them very crowded. It's too bad it was a little cloudy in Tokyo or you could have seen Mt Fuji in the distance. Aunt Jill and Uncle Dave climbed to the top of it a couple years ago. 

Uncle Dave invited me along to a business dinner in Tokyo. Everyone at the table liked to hear about my travels! I tried sake (pronounced saw-kay) which is a wine made from rice and served in small glasses. It was too strong for me. Maybe I'll like it when I'm older. I also tried sushi (pronounced sue-she) which is raw fish and rice wrapped with dried seaweed. I was skeptical at first but it's actually rather tasty.  

 I got to fly first class back from Japan which put a big smile on my face as you can see. Look at the funny way they write in Japan. It's more like pictures than letters. The seat was very comfortable though perhaps a little too big. I was worried someone would sit on me for the whole flight!