Day 20 Bonus Activity

Over the summer holiday period, cost free through the SLJ, I went to Malaysia every day for 20 days; all from the comfort of my sofa/bed/study/garden...

I went all by myself and visited several different places in Malaysia that I hadn't been to before and probably wouldn't of known about if I hadn't been on this journey.

I explored the awesome Batu Caves and the breath-taking Petronas Towers, I tried to learn some basic Malay phrases, I ate lots of traditional dishes including Nasi Lemak, I saw a Malayan Tapir and a Gaur in their natural habitats, I watched a really strange TV programme called Upin and Ipn, I watched a game of Sepak Takraw which I think we should have a go at at school, I travelled around the country on a lot of different forms of transportation and sweltered in the Malaysian summer heat...and I got to invent a new National Day.

• I learnt a lot about the country and culture of my choice and the reality of travelling alone (although I did pick up a companion or two along the way in the form of comments made on my blog).  
• I learnt that a project based learning programme over the summer is actually quite fun!  
• I learnt a lot about other countries by reading and commenting on other people blogs.  
• I learnt the importance of doing something mindful everyday.
• I learnt that I should take every opportunity given to me because you never know what door it might open for the future.
• I learnt that commitment is hard work but perseverance pays off.
• I learnt that the world is out there to be discovered and I now have a bucket list of places I'm going to explore.

But most importantly I've learnt that learning doesn't just happen at school...the holidays are a chance to learn even more about something that interests you. So, who's going to join me on the next learning journey and where will it take us?!

Day 20 Activity 1

What meal would I have when I return?

When I returned to New Zealand I would ask for some good old fish and chips (with mushy peas!), a strawberry and chocolate lamington slice served with goody-gum drops and hokey pokey ice cream coated in manuka honey with a large glass of L&P.

How kiwi (with a touch of British) am I?! LOL...

If that wasn't available then I'd settle for a HUGE serving of Mum's fish pie followed by a slice of her awesome banoffee pie...

Day 20 Activity 2

What I have I learnt?

1. You must have a very organised plan / understanding of what and where you are going, but also the ability to be flexible should things beyond your control happen.  Always have a plan B that you're happy to use...                                                                                                                   
2. Enjoy every minute of your travel experience... whether you're on the plane, delayed at the airport, getting transfers to accommodation, sightseeing wonders beyond your imagination, eating something you can't even pronounce, experiencing the local culture with local people, or just taking a moment to appreciate where you are. Even if its a "bad" day because it's pouring with rain and your plans have to change, take a golden moment and capture it to remember later when you're really having a bad day! Respect the differences that you encounter and try to find a connection with your own culture.

Day 19 Bonus Activity

HC goes to Malaysia; Summer Learning Journey 2017.
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Day 19 Activity 2

Favourite weird vehicles...

I realy like the hover-board because you always see and hear people fantasizing about using one just like they do in movies and books.  They're also in my all time favourite time traveling movie "Back To The Future".

I also liked the Segway because it is an easy way to get around and if you feel like you are going too fast...you can just change the speed by leaning. They also just look really cool!

They are both quite similar actually!!!

Day 19 Activity 1

Planes / Trains / Automobiles...
Train – 25 minute ride; no stops along the way:
$12 for the trip (return) $0.24 per minute of transport.

The train is the fastest and as it is only 25 minutes, which really is not a long ride, and almost like a usual ride to school for me.

Bus - 45 minute ride; two stops along the way to look at interesting villages:
$8 for the trip (return) $0.08 per minute of transport.
I don't really like having to stop because I just want to get to where I'm going...this is also just under double of the train ride.

Scooter – 1 hour ride; unlimited number of stops: $5 for the trip (return) $0.04 per minute of transport
Now this is just a ridiculous amount of time to get to where I need to get too...and I'm not old enough to drive a scooter!
(Unless it's one that you have to manually push with your feet?!)

Bicycle – 2 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops: but there are some (steep) hills along the way:
$1 (return) $0.00 per minute of transport

This is not really an appropriate mode of transportation because it will take 2+ hours just to get there, and then 2+ hours to get back, so in total it would be over 4 hours because of all the stops...not to mention the physical energy required.

I would choose to take the train because its the most efficient mode of transport in context of time/ duration but not the most economically viable in terms of cost effectiveness.

Day 18 Bonus Activty

If I had the decision to choose how to save the Kakapo I would create a large invisible bullet proof bubble that was as large as Stewart Island.

Entrance inside the "Kakapo Bubble" is only approved by D.O.C (Department of Conservation) and payment of $1000.00 which would go toward the national conservation programme.

When you first enter the "Kakapo Bubble" you must spend 30 minutes washing your shoes and hands etc. to make sure that you don't bring anything into the "Bubble".

Once you have passed the "cleanliness test" you are allowed to walk freely around the Kakapo reserve but you are under constant supervision via a drone to make sure that you don't do anything wrong to endanger the species any further.