Composition title: African Journey Diary
Key words: Journey Diary for the fourth grade of primary school, 5100 words
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This composition is a 5100-word composition about the fourth grade of primary school. The title is: "Diary of a Journey to Africa". Welcome Everyone is encouraged to contribute. The weather on Friday, January 27th: Sunny. When I was a child, I watched "Animal World" and "The Lion King". The magnificent African wilderness, magnificent mountains, rolling deserts, colorful and lush tropical rainforests, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and profound The starry sky, the strange and beautiful wild animals, and the majestic music that seems to come from the depths of the earth have always lingered in my heart. The mysterious Africa is a dream deep in my heart, a dream that I long to explore. Today’s The dream was finally coming true. After several hours of waiting, we boarded Qatar Airways flight QR1889 to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, via Doha at 11:50 in the middle of the night.
Saturday, January 28 Weather: Sunny After a 12-hour flight, we arrived at Doha Airport at 7:00 am local time (time difference 5 hours). We originally thought that Doha Airport was a large international airport several times larger than Shanghai Pudong Airport, but we did not expect that the waiting room was so small that it was overcrowded. We waited in the aisle for more than 2 hours before boarding the flight to Nairobi.
After more than 5 hours of flight, we finally arrived at our destination - Nairobi. As soon as we left the airport, a burst of hot air hit our faces. We looked very different here wearing sweaters. On the way to the hotel, the tour guide gave us a general introduction to Kenya. It turned out that it was a British colony and did not become independent until 1963. It is relatively poor and backward among African countries. The city of Nairobi is named after the Nairobi River that flows through the city. In the local language, Nairobi means "cool water" and is a rare summer resort in East Africa. The city is covered with green trees and colorful flowers. Nairobi is also known as the "Green City under the Sun" and the "City of Flowers".
When we arrived at the hotel, I looked at my watch and saw that it was almost 7:00 pm, which was close to 12:00 Beijing time. This is how we spent the last day of 2005.
Sunday, January 29 Weather: Sunny Today’s destination is Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. While driving on the road, I saw black people all dressed up nicely, as if Kenya was not that poor. I was puzzled and asked the tour guide to find out that today is Sunday, a day for Kenyans to go to church. Most of them may only have I don't want to wear such a new piece of clothing at ordinary times. I only wear it when I go to church, so as not to be looked down upon by the people around me. Kenyans are quite vain.
Finally arrived at Lake Nakuru. Although the park is not big, it is known as a "bird watching paradise". There are about 450 species of birds in the park, the most famous of which is the flamingo. There are more than 2 million flamingos living in the area, accounting for one-third of the world's total flamingos. As soon as I entered the park and looked from a distance, I found a large area of ??pink morning glow reflected on the blue lake, making Lake Nakuru like an African bride with blushing cheeks. Suddenly, the red glow receded and became elegant. , Some even flew up, like pieces of soothing red clouds hovering poetically in the mid-air. We shouted excitedly: Flamingos!
In addition, there are many kinds of animals in the park, such as impala, black rhinoceros, etc. A rock rabbit suddenly ran out, was startled by our voice, and ran into the cave again. , so cute.
Weather on Monday, January 30: Sunny Today we arrived at the Majima Mara National Game Reserve and started our Safria (hunting) trip. Of course, today we used shotguns instead of shotguns. But the camera.
The Masai Mara National Game Reserve is located in the border area between southwestern Kenya and Tanzania and is connected to the Serengeti Game Reserve in Tanzania. The reserve was founded in 1961 and covers an area of ??1,800 square kilometers. There are many animals in the reserve, with a huge number, about 95 species of mammals and 450 species of birds. It is one of the best wildlife reserves in the world. Many scenes from the famous TV show "Animal World" were shot here. Entering the Masai Mara, the low hills are rolling, and the vast grasslands are endless. Giant acacia trees and Bobabu trees are scattered among them, and the scenery is magnificent.
We took a special passenger vehicle and galloped through the wilderness, where we often saw herds of zebras and bison, South African antelopes walking among them, and African buffaloes wandering around; we appreciated the beauty of giraffes, the speed of cheetahs, jackals, and lions looking around. The ferocity of hunting bison, the spectacular sight of a herd of African elephants crossing the road together, we also saw the rare black rhinoceros. The tranquility and harmony of nature are perfectly reflected here. The book says that the Maasai Mara is a must-see in one's life. 50 places to go, really.
The weather on Tuesday, January 31: Sunny. It is about a five-hour drive from the Masai Mara to Nairobi. Nairobi is an international metropolis like Shanghai, China, with a five-star rating. There are big hotels, highways, busy traffic, Internet and mobile phones, but the people living in the Maasai Mara are the Maasai people, one of the most primitive tribes in the world (the other one is in South America). In just five hours, I felt I was shocked by the huge gap between primitiveness and modernity: Leaving the Maasai Mara, I saw yellow sand flying all over the sky and a desolation. This is the home of the Maasai people. The Maasai people are a symbol of the primitive remaining tribes on the East African grasslands. At first glance, the gender of the Maasai people is unclear. Those with colorful collars around their necks are women. Otherwise, they all have the same dark skin. , brightly colored kanga, and holding a shuttlecock in hand. In the Maasai tribe, men are responsible for grazing and defending their homes. According to our tour guide, these Maasai men are even afraid of lions. I also went to a Maasai home. This home is the simplest home I have ever seen. The house is built with grass, cow dung and mud, so it has a special taste. It is about 1.2 meters high and requires bending down to enter. The interior may only be four or five square meters, with a fire pit in the middle for barbecue. In addition, there is a bed for sleeping. The so-called bed is just a piece of cowhide. This is all the Maasai people's belongings. The diet of the Maasai people is also very unique: the staple food is beef and mutton, and the drinks are milk and cow blood. In addition, vegetables and rice are not eaten, and of course they are not allowed to eat any wild animals. The Maasai people are so isolated from the world. Whether you say they remain primitive or poor and backward, they have lived like this for generations. Is it their nature or is it a totem they worship? I can't find the answer either.
Weather on Wednesday, February 1st: Sunny. After visiting the cityscape of Nairobi in the morning, we ended our trip to Kenya and boarded the plane from Nairobi to Johannesburg, the capital of South Africa. After more than 5 After an hour's flight, we arrived at the second stop of our trip - South Africa.
Weather on Thursday, February 2: Sunny City is located 187 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. It is a city built in the African jungle by South African billionaire Sol Kosner, like the United States. Las Vegas-like luxury entertainment district. When little people like us come here, we can only visit the six-star Palace Hotel, which is full of African roughness and psychedelic style, walk on the "Bridge of Time" - the Earthquake Bridge, and watch others playing in the artificial sea. It’s time to play golf on a course with blue sky and green grass.
We stayed in Putolia at night. South Africa has three capitals, among which the judicial and legislative capitals are Blufontein and Cape Town respectively. Putolia is its administrative capital, leaving approximately The fort is more than 60 kilometers away. Unexpectedly, the back garden of the Presidential Palace here is still open to tourists. Outside its walls, there are actually stalls selling souvenirs. Such undefended government facilities are rare in the world!
Weather on Friday, February 3: Sunny Today we visited Joburg. Joburg used to be a very economically developed city. This can be seen from the BMWs, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota cars running on the streets. Looking out from the car, there are mostly European-style buildings on both sides of the street. Except for a few buildings in the city center, the rest are one- and two-story duplex houses. Flowers of various colors bloom outside the fence, reflecting the light-colored walls. You almost forget you are in Africa. Of course, a large number of black people still live in tin huts of less than 10 square meters with no water or electricity. The gap between the rich and the poor in South Africa is evident. During the apartheid period, black people were not allowed to enter the city center of Joburg. After the abolition of the apartheid system, a large number of black people poured in and a large number of white people left. Joburg has declined somewhat. A large number of buildings in the city center are vacant, social security is chaotic, and the city is in a state of decline. We didn't dare to get out of the car and walk during the day.
Twenty or thirty kilometers away from the center of Joburg, we visited the famous gold mining city and diamond city. God did not give South Africa abundant rain, but gave it a lot of gold and diamonds. South Africa ranks first in the world in total gold and diamond production, and De Beer accounts for 70% of the world's diamonds. In Gold Mining City and Diamond City, we learned about the entire process of diamonds from mining to finished products, which was very interesting.
Saturday, February 4th. Weather: Sunny. We took a plane to Cape Town, the southernmost tip of Africa. Cape Town is known as Little Europe and is the Mother City of South Africa.
On this day, April 6, 1652, a colonial officer of the Dutch East India Company arrived at Table Bay from the Netherlands after a 104-day voyage. He set foot on the Cape Peninsula and raised the Dutch flag, creating a new city. Thus was born. Cape Town is the world's leading fruit export port and South Africa's main fishing and container port.
When I walked out of the airport, I took a deep breath when I saw the scenery in front of me. The magnificent and majestic Table Mountain seemed to be displayed in front of me like a giant painting. If you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes, you would never believe it. The world really has such uncanny natural beauty. There are always clusters of white clouds gathering on Table Mountain, like waterfalls and veils. This wonderful natural phenomenon is called by the locals "God has spread a tablecloth on Table Mountain." In fact, to explain this natural phenomenon, we have to start with Cape Town’s special geographical location. Cape Town is located on the Cape Peninsula, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Cape Town's climate is affected by these two ocean currents. When the two sea breezes meet, condensation forms due to different temperatures. cloud. Table Mountain is such a magical sight because the right form appears in the right geographical location. The sea breeze here is very strong, known as the devil's wind. When I was lying on the big bed in the hotel at night, due to the strong winds, the wind howled and the doors and windows shook, as if an earthquake was coming. My parents didn't sleep all night, and they couldn't even talk about Cape Town. Dun gave us an overly warm welcome.
Sunday, February 5th Weather: Sunny Today is a classic trip to Cape Dun.
At 9:45 in the morning, we took a cruise to Seal Island. Seal Island is a reef island located in the bay of Cape Town. When the boat docked near an isolated island on the sea, I couldn't believe my eyes: there were large areas of black floating objects on the sea around the island. At first I thought they were floating plants, but when I looked closer I realized they were countless seal heads. They were rolling and playing in the water, while some were enjoying a comfortable sunbath in the sun. They are not big, but they always like to hold their heads high and huddle together. Despite their clumsy movements as they climb up the rocks from the water and their roaring sounds, in fact, all of them are good hunters. They can see all directions in the water and listen to all directions.
After leaving Seal Island, we came to Penguin Beach. We approached the beach along the plank road built with wood. Here, the beach, rocks and small jungles on the shore are ideal nesting and nesting sites for cave-dwelling penguins. habitat. On the silver beach, there are groups of penguins. Some are enjoying the sun, some are surfing, and some are squatting in cave nests in the dunes to hatch the next generation. They hold out their white bellies and swing their two vestigial wings, swaying and looking naive, with long black feathers trailing on their backs, like gentlemen in tuxedos. The tour guide told us that penguins are also a model of "monogamy" and they stay in pairs for life.
After bidding farewell to the penguins, we headed for the Cape of Good Hope, which is at the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. It is a nature reserve that retains the original ecology of 500 years ago. Standing at the lighthouse at the corner and looking out, in the distance is the intersection of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. When you walk down the mountain and take a detour along the seaside, you will come across a signboard standing at the foot of the cliff, which reads "CAPEOFGOODHOPE (Cape of Good Hope)" and its latitude and longitude coordinates (34 degrees 21 minutes and 26 seconds south latitude) in English and Afrikaans respectively. 18 degrees 28 minutes and 26 seconds east longitude). On the vast and endless beach, the sea water rolled up silver-white waves, rolling towards the coast like a mountain, like thousands of troops rushing forward; the waves hit the rock cliffs, foam splashed, and the sky was shattering. Loud noise. As the sun sets in the west, the red sun shines its last rays in the clouds, reflecting half of the sky red. The clouds and water reflect each other and are gorgeous, just like the last cadenza movement of a symphony. This poetic scene is shocking.
The weather on Monday, February 6th: Clouds and fog linger on Table Mountain most of the time. For safety reasons, about 70% of tourists visiting Cape Dun are unable to climb the mountain. The sun is strong today and the clouds and fog on Table Mountain have already After retreating, we were lucky enough to get on the mountaineering cable car. The cable car can seat 65 people and rotates 360 degrees upwards. In just 4 minutes, we waited to reach Table Mountain.
Table Mountain is located at the northern end of the mountain range between Cape Dun and the Cape of Good Hope, with an altitude of 1067 meters and a continuous stretch of 3.2 kilometers. To the east of the mountain is Devil's Peak, to the west are Lion's Head Mountain and Signal Peak. It is as flat as a plain. There are many ravines after the rocks have been eroded by wind and rain. The ravines extend downward along the cliff. The deepest one is two-thirds of the flat top, which is called a canyon.
Looking from the distance, Table Mountain is surrounded by the vast ocean on three sides. To the east is the calm and sunny, mirror-like Indian Ocean, while to the west is the dark cloud-covered and rough Atlantic Ocean. The two are clearly distinct; Cape Town is like a handful of pearls scattered on the green plains. Lion Rock and Signal Mountain next to Table Mountain are all at your feet. It really feels like "seeing all the mountains at a glance". Looking as far as the eye can see, you can vaguely see the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost tip of Africa, and Robin Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. No wonder some people say: If you don’t go to Cape Town in South Africa, you haven’t been to South Africa; if you don’t go to Table Mountain in Cape Town, you haven’t been to Cape Town.
After leaving Table Mountain, we came to a wine estate. There are many large and small wineries in South Africa, most of which are family-run. Many wineries are open to tourists. Visitors can bring food to the wineries for picnics, visit wine cellars, and taste and purchase various varieties of red and white wines produced in the wineries. South Africa is the seventh largest wine exporter in the world. 80% of the wine is produced in the Western Cape. The CONSTANTIA we came to is the most popular one among tourists here. Here people enjoy music, taste red wine and food, or lie on blankets and look at the silent mountains and vineyards surrounding the wine country, which is very relaxing.
Tuesday, February 7 Weather: Sunny Today we came to the South African Ostrich Breeding Base.
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. Its facial features are very distinctive: its eyes are very large, and an eyeball weighs 60 grams. Its eyelashes are very long to prevent wind and sand; its ears are long. At the back, there are four nose holes, two large and two small. Its neck is very long and can rotate 360 ??degrees; it has only two toes, one big and one small, unlike the Australian ostrich, which has three. It walks with its big toes, and its walking is a bit like dancing ballet. When it encounters an enemy, it also attacks with its big toe, which is said to be able to scratch a lion's belly and is extremely powerful.
Although ostriches are very ferocious, such ferocious animals are sometimes pitifully timid. They like to bury their heads in the sand and escape from the outside world, thinking that in this way, they will defeat their enemies. You can't see yourself anymore, it's a bit like covering your ears and stealing the bell. When catching an ostrich, just cover its eyes and it will obey your orders.
The ostrich is full of treasures. Its skin is very tough, second only to crocodile skin, and is a good raw material for high-end leather goods. Its hair was used as headdress by European ladies in the past, and its meat has very low cholesterol. The taste is similar to beef; its eggs are also a popular food.
After leaving the Ostrich Garden, we also came to the Kerstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which is located on the eastern slope of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It covers an area of ??528 hectares and has only 36 hectares of open cultivation area. , which collects and cultivates 4,000 species of local plants from the Cape Peninsula. Unfortunately, we were short of time and we only stayed here for more than two hours.
The weather on Wednesday, February 8th: Sunny. We bid farewell to beautiful South Africa. After more than 10 hours of flight on Qatar Airways, we arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar. After settling in, it was already 1:00 in the morning. Gu You are not allowed to take a shower, so you quickly get into bed.
The weather on Thursday, February 9th: sunny. Because of the standby, we stayed in Qatar for one day. Qatar has a land area of ??only 11,400 square kilometers, which is only three times the size of Hangzhou, and has a population of only 800,000. Because it Most of the country is desert. The city of Doha is actually very small, not as good as Hangzhou. Qatar is a Middle Eastern country that is rich in oil and natural gas. It is very rich. The 2006 Asian Games will be held here.
As a desert city on the edge of the Arabian Gulf, Doha does not have many high-rise buildings. The few buildings in Doha are clustered together and appear very prominent. The most eye-catching one is the Sheraton Hotel—— It has become an iconic building in Qatar’s promotional videos. But what's even more amazing is the new city in Doha's West District. This vast land is entirely reclaimed from the sea. As the host city of the 2006 Asian Games, Doha will also build dozens of luxury hotels here!
During the trip, we visited the local mosque, camel market, traditional market, vegetable market, Al Jazeera TV station, riders club, and seaport. The adults were very interested in the humble Al Jazeera TV station. Ben, the protagonist of the 911 incident, Bin Laden often made remarks here.
Weather on Friday, February 10th: Sunny. Farewell to Doha, we returned to Hangzhou at 5:00 pm. I have dreamed of Hangzhou’s food, Hangzhou’s air, and Hangzhou’s home several times, and finally I’m back again, Hangzhou is so nice!