Tag: Social Studies
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Belém, the Gateway to the Amazon
#flathal #flatstanley Imagine a city so big it has tall skyscrapers, millions of people, and busy streets filled with cars—but it’s located right at the edge of the world’s largest rainforest! That city is Belém (pronounced beh-LEM), Brazil. Many people think the Amazon is just tiny villages and trees, but Belém is a huge city.…
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Earth Is An Amazing Planet
#flathal #flatstanley We think the count stands at:31,856 Nautical Miles133 days of travel540+ passengers for all 133 daysapproximately 1,700 passengers onboard for a portion of the voyageOver 100 species (including subspecies) of birds seenIn 67 portsAcross 29 countries and territories The flat fellas visited almost 10% of the nations and territories of the world on…
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Cadiz, Spain —Where The Flat Fellas Came To Understand Why The Canary Islands “Fit” With Spain
#flatstanley #flathal #cadiz #spain Cadiz is a beautiful beach community of over 100,000 people. Fun to walk around, Cadiz has the same peaceful vibe and relaxed/comfortable and inviting feel/culture as the flat fellas found in Arrecife. Cadiz offered a chance to enjoy fantastic weather and marvel at incredible buildings Like the golden-domed cathedral. Flat Hal…
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A Visit To Castell de Sant Marçal, in Cerdanyola del Vallès outside Barcelona, Spain
#flathal #flatstanley #barcelona #spain An overnight port of call in Barcelona started with the flat fellas venturing a little ways out of town to Castell de Sant Marçal. In many respects this first stop set the tone for our time in the Catalan Capital. The building was impressive, with lots of eye-catching stonework. The castle…
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Agadir, Morocco— The Flat Fellas Visit A Muslim Country
#flatstanley #flathal #agadir #morocco Flat Hal and Flat Stanley were aware Morocco was a Muslim country, but it was seeing the Minaret on the horizon that brought home the role this faith plays in these communities. Five times a day the minaret is used to broadcast a call to prayer for the people. Imagine if…