Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Stratham, New Hampshire

   On our trip, Skype Across America, we filled up for gas in New Hampshire. While we were waiting, we interviewed a class in Stratham. Luckily it took awhile to fill up, so we could ask them a couple questions about their state. Our very first question we asked them was, “What are some superior reasons why we should drop by your state?” They replied, “You should visit because we have spectacular skiing resorts on Old Man Mountain.  If you don’t like snow, we also have some unique beaches on the other side of the state.  The last thing they told us for this question was that they have four seasons, witch means that they have different weather for all seasons.
    While we were there, they gave us some facts about their state, like David Thomson explored New Hampshire in 1523, and in 1986, Christa McAuliffe died in space because of the Challenger accident. A space shuttle blew up in the outer atmosphere 73 seconds after the launch. The highest peak in New Hampshire is Mount Washington, which also holds the record wind speed at 231 MPH.  The capital of New Hampshire is Concord, but it was located in Exeter before that.
    They recommended some fun things to do while we were there.  They said Water Country water park, fishing and ice fishing in winter, playing in lakes and other outside activities.  We decided to do a little ice fishing before we left.  Can you believe that people drive their cars out onto the lakes?!?
    Since they were youngsters, we asked them what they enjoy at recess. They responded by saying they play kickball, swing on the swings, soccer, and in the winter, they play on the snow piles.
    For our final question, we asked what else they would want us to know about their state. They told us that you can go across their state in less than 3 hours and their population is only 1-2 million peeps. Did you know Alan Shepherd, the first American in space, was from New Hampshire?
    “The gas tank is full! Time to hit the road!” someone yelled. We’re off on another adventure!

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