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near a stream. The kitchen staff prepared A Nature Friendly Holiday
yummy food for us throughout. The tents were
awesome. We played around and lit a bonfire.
After dinner, we went inside our tents to sleep his summer vacation was one of the most awaited holidays.
We had planned for a trip to Singapore; a name which belongs
in our sleeping bags. Next morning, we woke to both the country and its capital. The Changi Airport is one
up and saw beautiful snowcapped peaks shining Tof the best and most well maintained airports in the world.
in the sun. We went to the stream to freshen It was a treat to be at the airport itself. Singapore is known for its
up. After a good breakfast, we packed up and
started to trek again. Our group leader named well maintained flora and fauna which was my very reason to visit it.
I have always been an animal and nature lover and visiting places like
all of us, children, as ‘Hampta Tamptas’! We the Jurong Park, Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, Gardens by the Bay has
trekked through beautiful meadows and valleys. really been the best treat for me. I loved and enjoyed each and every
That day it rained, on the way, which was so moment. The visit to Universal Studios was an icing on the cake. The
much fun. We soon reached our camp site next
to the beautiful Hampta Lake. After staying Water World at Sentosa Islands was also very impressive. I am glad to
have beautiful memories of such a nature friendly place. I have also
there for two days, we trekked all the way to learnt how the citizens of that country are law abiding and participate
Chika Lake. At night we enjoyed star gazing, unanimously in keeping their country clean. I will definitely do my bit
saw many constellations and the planet Mars. in keeping my own country clean. In short, I loved the place so much
We trekked downhill singing the anthem that
we had composed– that hopefully I will visit Singapore again, when I grow older, to refresh
and relive my childhood memories.
Hampta Tampta hai yeh group, Ananya Nath, P5 D
Chalta hai poora troop,
Energy hum mein hai bharpur, I Love Amusement Parks!
Karte hain hum zip zap zoom!
Aryan Bansal, P5 C
e went to Denmark for our summer holidays. In Denmark,
we went to Legoland, Fano, Lalandia, Tivoli and many
Holiday 2016 in Dubai Wand Lalandia. Legoland is a huge amusement park where
other exciting places. My favourite places were Legoland

Lego ships, cars and aero planes move like real things! Lalandia was
ummer holidays are always fun but this year was a special one. a big water park with lots of fun things like a wave pool, big water
This time, my father celebrated his fortieth birthday by taking slides, a kids’ play area, a wild river etc. I wish I could go there once
the entire family for a trip to Dubai. First, we went to Ras- more.
SAl-Khaimah, a city which is at an hour’s drive from the Dubai Dev Aditya Tiwari, P3 E
Airport. It is a beautiful holiday destination and has both mountains
& beaches. People there are very humble and helpful. We enjoyed the
beach and water sports too. All of us wore t-shirts with ‘40’ printed My Trip to Dalhousie
on them just to make dad feel special on his birthday. We had a family
quiz about him and then gave everyone handmade title certificates too. n 3rd June this year, we visited Dalhousie in the state of
It was superb fun. After three nights there, we went to Dubai city. Himachal Pradesh. We stayed at a hotel named ‘The Peace
In Dubai, we visited a few malls and all children had a gala time at Channel’ which was beautiful and peaceful like its name. At
the Ferrari World. We also drove a Ferrari on the racing track. All the OPanchpula, I went for a trek with my mom. When we went
boys were very excited. Next was the water park Atlantis which had to a place called Khajjar, we felt as if we were in Switzerland. I rode
amazing water rides. We also went to Ski- Dubai, the Middle East’s first a horse and enjoyed paragliding as well. At first, I was a bit afraid but
indoor ski centre and Kidzania- a unique and very realistic educational later it turned out to be great fun and adventure. On the following day,
place. We also visited Burj Khalifa-the tallest building in the world. we offered our prayers at Bhalei Mata Temple. Mother, grandma and I
It has 154 usable floors. The tall sky scraper sways a little, but its had a wonderful boating experience at Chamera Lake. Unfortunately,
structure is such that it doesn’t make you feel so. We reached floor 123 grandpa and papa missed such an interesting activity. Next day, we
from ground floor in just 45 seconds in the elevator and the view from went to Mall Road for shopping and ate local food. Finally, we came
there was breath taking. To summarize, this holiday was the best ever back home. It was great fun with family. I hope you also get a chance
trip as my entire family was together. to visit Dalhousie someday.
Tanmay Sharma, P2 A
Naisha Bhatia, P3 H

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