Around the World from Z to A ... T Day!

Hello my terrrrrrrrific blogging buddies,

This is Bart - your totally tired Traveling Blogger. I’m exhausted from all this adventurous traveling. I am actually taking a much-needed break today. Which is good because I have time to answer all your tremendous questions.

I had a blast zip-lining! What a thrill. I saw so much rain forest and interesting animals like the sloth. That was not me in the picture with the manta ray. I wish it was, but I am too camera shy. The manta ray was gigantic, probably 15 ft long. I saw white-tipped reef sharks. Fortunately, they are harmless, but we kept our distance so we didn’t upset them in their natural habitat. Bull sharks are a whole different type of shark. They are very aggressive and are known to attack snorkelers. I am thankful I didn’t see one of those. I’ll let you in on a secret: My worst fear is being attacked by a shark!

Well, I’m traveling on T day across the International Dateline. The International Dateline is an invisible vertical line that spans the Pacific Ocean. When planes and boats cross over it heading west they actually go forward in time one day. How cool is that? And they don’t even need a time machine!

You’ll never guess where I’m headed for T day. Here’s a clue: It’s a little collection of islands in the South Pacific, just east of Australia. Check out the Map Link and see if you can spot my next destination.

Here’s a math question for you: If it’s 9am on Friday May 8th where you are in Florida then what time and day do you think it is in New Zealand, way over on the other side of the International Dateline? Hmmmm, that’s a bit of a brain twister, eh? But I know you will figure it out. You’ll have to use the time zone map in this link. For extra help, use the time zone converter. I’ll be looking for the answer in your next Blog!

I cannot wait to write you again with all the details of my next titillating trek.

I hope you all have a titanic, tasty, and tank-top wearing two-day weekend. Post a Blog before you leave on Friday and I’ll log on and read it after I land from my long flight.

By the way, that horned toad lizard video was AWESOME! Thanks for sending it.

Your T-Rex-loving Traveling Friend,

Bart