Two well-known cities

Hello faithful people out in the world! Or something like that…

You guys still want to read? I can’t promise you good work or anything like that at all, but what I can promise, is a little chit-chat about my journey! Yes! I can’t believe it! I’m actually in America! I just got of my airplane, and now I’m heading to the hotel I ordered and talked about earlier in the blog. With a taxi. It is so nice over here! Florida is just really beautiful, and I feel that it is just so much to discover! So much to do in so little time! I wish I had ordered more time…Well, well. Nothing to do about thatJ Who’s ready for more facts and smart words? In this post I will write about two well-known cities. Cities that are beautiful, adventurous, and perhaps even funny. I like funny things you knowJ Oh! I keep doing that! All these hopping out of the road moments that I’ve got. Again, nothing to do about that. So, back to the point…I thought that I could then write about the cities that I’m going to! I mean…New Mexico (Santa Fe) and Orlando is very well known and huge if you ask me. But the post is going to take a little bit more time to post, because I’ll be travelling and writing at the same time. To keep up with you fast people, (that’s a complement). Well, so here’s what I’ve got. Here’s my story in the USA for now.

Orlando baby! Here I am! Just had to get that out. The next morning just woke me up, I’m so tired, my clothes and things are all over the floor, but I’m just fine. Thanks for asking!J Now for the facts that I’ve saved throughout the whole first section. You knew that it would come eventually. This beautiful city called Orlando, or City of Orlando, is located in the county called Orange County in the southern America, in Central Florida. Puh, many words in one sentence! The city has 255, 483 people! That’s the population. And that’s my mouth going up again over all this huge number…Orlando is known for, among other things, Orlando Downtown. This is the historical and central business district of Orlando Florida. That means that it is the geographic heart of the city. This downtown has a population of 44. 300 people, and this were measured in 2012! Even though this place sounds awesome and really spectacular, I’m not going there yet. My start for the journey begins…Well…In this hotel. It’s called Travelodge Orlando - International Drive, and it have all this relaxing things like a pool, a family room, own bathrooms, satellite TV, air condition and a training center. (That last thing was relaxing though. *Sarcastic*. I can see it clearly: Me breathing heavily and lying almost out of breath on the nice comfortable floor. That’s how I’m training and relaxing at the same time). So I’m going to another place in Orlando. More of a tourist attraction though. This is called Walt Disney World. Even as a little girl, I’ve always wanted to go there. So I’m really excited for this! Now I’m going down for breakfast, I’ll write about what I’ve done in the next section.

Walt Disney was amazing! I can’t believe that I’ve actually been there! You are probably wondering what Walt Disney World is? Well. Here is a short explanation: This is a resort that opened October 7, 1971, and it is the most visited vacation resort in the world with 52.5 million people visiting each year! In this resort you can either say “hi” to the many Disney characters, go to attractions like water parks, theme parks (where

they have Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom), or you can visit the Cinderella castle or Downtown Disney. I did all this! I went to the Animal Kingdom, Cinderella’s castle, Downtown Disney, AND!...I hugged Mickey Mouse. It was so awesome, practically THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE! J Before I go to sleep (which is very close to me now), I’ll give a little information about what Orlando really is known for. Here we go:
Orlando is known for a lot of thing, especially all the tourist attractions and several malls, parks and streets. Therefore, you can do so much in Orlando, apart from all the tourist attractions! Like going to the beach one day just to ride some waves or being burned by the sun again. You can hug bears, see animals, go to several museums, swim with a lot of manatees (this sounded really weird, because we don’t have those in Norway). All this things I’m eventually going to do, but the most known thing in Orlando is probably Walt

Disney World. And I can sort of see that now J. Tee-hee, I’ve been there. The climate in Orlando…Hm. I’ve already talked about that in the first post, remember? Raining in the middle of the day (I think), the moist weather? Well, I’ll talk a little about it now, fast! The climate in Orlando has two different “seasons” if I can call it that. The first season is hot and rainy, and the second one is just cold and dry. It is from May until late September and late October through April. So, in the summer it is very warm, and in the winter it is very cold. There is also a hurricane season from July to August. In short. 

The lonely road…All by myself, but with one hundred people around…The airplane helps me get around in the US once again. After almost thirteen days in Orlando, I’m ready for a new place to explore. New Mexico here I come! This is one of the 50 states in America, and I’m not going to stretch my body all over the place. Therefore, I’ve picked a city called Santa Fe. Apparently, this is the capital in New Mexico, but I’m really looking forward to it! I think that in New Mexico I will learn more about old history and new history. Maybe learn things about all the immigrants that moved all the way from their home country to America, just looking for a better life. Or about all the African slaves that were brought to America a long time ago. That sounds really exciting! I’m looking forward to learn more. But, as you’ve probably already understood, I’m on my way to New Mexico, Santa Fe. New Mexico is in the vest-side of USA. It is the state beside Arizona to the left, and Texas and Oklahoma to the right. Above in the north, there is a state called Colorado. I’m good with maps, trust me. I’ll remember this. Moving on! Santa Fe, or State Capital, has an area of 97 km², and the population is 69, 976 thousand people! This was measured in 2013, not a long time ago though. I wonder how many people there are today… What are Santa Fe known for you say? Good question…let me check that up before I reach New Mexico. Ah, her it is. Get ready for another fact bomb! (I just realized that I say that a lot). Santa Fe is known for museums, cathedrals and history. Among all the history, there is also history about Indians and art. There is a district called Canyon Road. It is a whole

A house in Canyon Road

An old statue in the sculpture garden

district full of arts! WOW, I must go and see that later! Can’t wait! J This is especially Native American art, but how exciting isn’t this? Again, I can’t wait. Now there is one thing that caught my eye on this sight I’m on. An attraction that’s called The Museum of Indian Arts and culture. (This is where I belong. Between the thousands books of old history). The museum was established in 1927, and it is one of eight museums in the state operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. This is an Anthropology museum, and one of their many collections are an old statue in the sculpture garden. The climate in Santa Fe is semi-arid climate. With chilly winters and really warm summers. It is good that I’m travelling in the autumnJ. That was it. No more attractions and climate. I’m talking the truth now, just look me in the eyes and you…Oh. You’ll just have to trust me then (because you can’t look me in the eyes right now. Not just because I’m not where you are, but also because I’m in my airplane, heading for Santa Fe).

OMG! This is huge! I just found out something! Santa Fe is not only the United States’ oldest, but it is also the highest state capital with an amazing elevation of 7000 feet! (Remind me not to walk in sleep outside a high cliff or something…If there is a cliff there though).

Oh bite my tongue! I almost forgot the cool nicknames! How could I almost forget them?! When I first looked them up on the internet, I never thought that they would be so fitting. Never in my wildest dreams. Dreams…I’ve had some of them along the road…Sorry, doing that thing again. Well, the nicknames that are used of Orlando (because there are several nicknames) are “The city beautiful”, “O-town” and “Theme park capital of the world”. Am I the only one who thinks these nicknames are awesome? Suit your selvesJ, I don’t care. Moving on to the next city. Santa Fe! This city is often called “The city different”, because; well…The city is different. I mean, the capital is the oldest capital in the whole continent, and the oldest city in New Mexico! That’s rare and different if you ask me.

That was it for this time guys! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, and there is only one last thing to say then:
Let’s writes next time! J

Many hugs from Ingrid Kristine <3 J   

   -I totally forgot where New Mexico is on the map, I’m lost…in my rent car.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando,_Florida#Climate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_World

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe,_New_Mexico

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Indian_Arts_and_Culture