In the South Pacific ocean are the Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) Islands.
Here is a Kiribati house which is right on the edge of the beach and the ocean, what a place to live. I wonder where these people would like to go for their holidays?
Month: April 2009
Sunset in Wales
Is there a better way to end a day than to have your favourite meal while looking at the most beautiful sunset?
These Welsh sheep are so lucky.
Storm clouds
The sky is getting darker, the waves are getting stronger, and the storm clouds are approaching the coast of Italy.
Isn’t this a better sight than a sunny day?
Windy Day
If the tree wasn’t bending there would be no sign of the wind in this field in Sussex in the south of England.
Quick Quiz XXXV (with answer)
What sport is this?
Clouds: stratocumulus
Stratocumulus cloud is a layer of wavy clouds. It is not so high in the sky, and can make the day feel overcast, but does not usually bring rain.
However it often comes at the front of bad weather. Following behind the stratocumulus may be some thunderstorms or strong winds.
Clouds: stratus
Stratus cloud can range from dark grey to white. It is not so high in the sky, but does not usually bring rain. However it makes the day seem dark and gloomy.
The word ‘stratus’ comes from Latin, and simply means ‘layer’ or ‘blanket’. Sometimes stratus cloud can perform an amazing effect as in the photo above.
Chameleon skin
A leopard cannot change its spots, but a chameleon can. If you ever wondered how a chameleon can change the colour of its skin then a close-up view can give a few hints.
Woods
The definition of the word ‘woods’.
Road to nowhere
The plans for this road in Iceland must have been drawn by someone with a shaky hand.
River of blossom
The cherry blossom season in Japan is a time for reflection.
Butrint
The turquoise sea surrounds a small green peninsular, which is Butrint.
And where is this exotic place? Albania in Europe (just south of the former Yugoslavia).
Seven sisters
If you ever wondered where the chalk that is used on blackboards is from then look at the photo above.
This is a long limestone (chalk) cliff known as the Seven Sisters, which is on the Hampshire coast in the south of England. It is in places like these that enough chalk for all your classes can be found.
We can fly
To anyone who thought that the only animals which can fly are birds, insects and bats, there is one more species to add: the Chinese air force.
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