I think that Tree Cups of Tea was an excellent book to read. I liked it very much. I got to understand a little about a different culture. Through its experience descriptions. I loved the story and I am glad to having read how children were educated, now that, the education is important for everything in life. I think everybody should read this book, because this story is both inspiring and eye-opening, and should help kids feel closer to children in needs in other parts of the world. Maybe some things that happened  in this story were not true but in my opinion, one the most important morals is that we have to cooperate and help the most vulnerable and needed people in society. This is the time to be more bounden and supportive than ever. 

                                       

       

        In my country we have many holidays such as carnival, holy week and Christmas. There holiday are very important celebrations in my culture,but in my family our favorite holiday is Christmas. It's a big opportunity that I have to get together with all my family every year. We enjoy doing interesting things in these days. First, we prepare two typical dishes for Christmas called “Hallaca and ham bread”. Their preparation process is incredibly laborious and it involves the entire family. Second, we play secret Santa and exchange gifts among the family members. This is very funny because I can get or give beautiful gifts. Lastly, we listen to a traditional music called “Gaita.” It is a Venezuelan folk music to listen only in December. In summary, my family and I enjoy Christmas also we thank God to give us one more year together and pray him for health to enjoy every year this traditional holiday.

                                         

                                                           

It does not matter in which part of the world a couple say the "Yes, I accept ," every where there are different beliefs and costums that express happiness and traditions in the wedding day, some of them are the Romanian weddings. In Romaina, the tradition is to kidnap the bride. the kidnapers are the boyfriend's close friends. After that, the groom has to negotiate to release the bride, which is almost always about alcohol trade or an embarrassing confession. After all the show, the bride and groom are ready for the ceremony in the Romanian Orthodox Church.

                                              

        I think that thanks of ecotourism people are taking socially responsible travel where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. On the other hand, the ecotourism is important because it teaches tourists to take care of our natural habitats.

        

       I watched last year the movie zootopia. It is an animated comedy adventure film. I enjoyed to see it because it details the unlikely parthership between a rabbit police officer and a red fox con as they uncover a conspiracy that involves the disappearance of predator inhabitants of a mammalian metropolis. Even though it is an animated film its moral is very true. It teaches us that we have to keep trying and never give in to our dreams and goals. If someone asks me,"What animated film should I watch." I will say, "You should watch zootopia." In my opinion it is one the most trought-provoking films I have ever seen.

                                                 

Canaima National Park  in Venezuela.

       Venezuela is my country, it is a small and beautiful South American country. There are some places where people can for hollidays and enjoy there for few weeks. One of the most famous town in Venezuela to visit is Canaima National Park. It is located in Bolivar state. This nice and wonderful park was named a world Heritage Site by UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizacion, as a nature reserve that has special abrup relief and unique mountain formations called the Tepuis where people can do hiking and rock climbing.  I think, the best moment to visit this park is from January to July, because it is off season and its cost is more cheaper than other seasons. I visited Canaima three years ago and spent three weeks. This was a very interesting trip to me. I enjoyed to see the Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world. In addition, this park has some basic and luxurious camps. They  have confortable rooms and beds to be relaxing. There are close from the Lagoon of Canaima, where people can swim. On the other hand, the main way for transportation is done by light plane or by foot and canoe. In contrast to other places, Canaima has an unique varied of fauna and flora. For all these reasons, I invite you visit this beautiful and wonderful national park in my country Venezuela.

    Italian Language

             I am pretty sure after learning English and feeling comfortable with it, I will study other language, this time is going to be the Italian language. I've always have found Italian language very romantic. It represents a very interesting European culture and I really like Italian culture. Therefore, If I learn Italian, I will be able to explore more about food and wines for example; I am a big fan of all kind of pastas, also I have heard Italian pastry and ice creams are wonderful. In addition, I think it is an amazing idea having wines for lunch and dinner every day. On the other hand, I could travel and visit famous cities as Florence, Rome, Venice, Milan, Verona, Pissa, Vari, Palermo, Ferrara, Trento and Trieste. From the big and impressive Alpine Mountains in the north to the fantastic beaches along the Mediterranean sea in the south; or maybe starting from Milan, one of the world fashion capitals and ending in the very old town of Arbelobello, Italy has many things to do and offers to the world.

                                                         

                                         

If I Were a Rich Man

                Well, if I won $ 10 million in the lottery, I’ll be very happy. I’ll do a lot of things with this money. First, I’ll buy a big house to live with my family by the sea in Miami. Meanwhile, I’ll run my own business to invest and multiply the money. Also, I’ll help other people that need money. In addition, I’ll give a little bit of money to hospitals to help people with several difficulties. In the other hand, I’d like to save some money for my golden age. Afterward, I’d like to take some trips around the word, specially I’d like to come back to Rome and visit the Coliseum and City of Vatican. Also , I’d like to travel to China and Japan and kwon more about this culture. Finally, I’ll buy a lottery number because dreaming isn’t enough to accomplish all the things I want to do and have if I were rich.       

The Crime Is Near

                         The Crime Is Near Be Careful

            Nowadays, the crime such as fraud and identity theft are very common in any city. Sometimes is too easy for a con man to find a victim. They can use the website or make a call to get confidential information from him/her. After getting that information, the con man uses it to commit fraud. They can buy things online or collect money in your name. When people find out the fraud is probably too late and a considerable amount of money disappear from the victim's bank account/credit card. Calgary as other cities, doesn't escape of it kind of crimes or frauds. Every day, you can read in the newspaper or watch in the TV how the authorities talk about it to alert its citizens. However, Calgary is safer than any city in Venezuela. Generally in Venezuela, a con man can bride authorities to get victim's personal information or to falsify IDS, driver licenses and signatures. Here in Calgary, is common that a con man calls people ask for your social security and bank account numbers, driver license, credit card number, or address. Also, con man can use website to offer fake credit, life insurance, gifts travels, all this have as purpose getting your personal information. When it happen is suspicious of fraud. Finally, the crime such as fraud and identity theft can be avoid. Never answer questions on the internet or for cellphone about your personal information. Also, keep your documents and passwords in a safe place out of stranger. When you think that anything is suspicious of fraud, immediacy call the police to report it. With all this advices and alerts frauds will be less common in our cities.

        Hello! I am Emilio. I am from Venezuela, I am a doctor.   I like to stay in Calgary, I arrived here one year ago. I need to learn English language, It is very important to me because, all the time I read  the medical book but them are written in English. This is my second time in the University of Calgary. I enjoyed my last semester and learned a little bit English . Now I hope to learn too English and met new friends and their culture.