My last holiday
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My last holiday
My last holiday was a five-day trip to Prague in the Czech Republic. I know Prague well because I lived there when I was at university, more than ten years ago.
Instead of staying in a hotel, I stayed with one of my old friends. It was so much fun, and a little bit like my old life. I wanted to do all the same things I did in my university days, so I visited the university. It has changed a lot and looks more modern. I also went to the supermarket near my old house. I loved seeing all the different foods. I was really happy to find my favourite cheese and chocolate biscuits but they were a bit more expensive than I remember!
We did some touristy things too. We walked up beautiful Petrin Hill and around the castle. The views of the city are amazing up there. We walked across the historic Charles Bridge. My friend's flat is very near the TV Tower so we saw the famous baby statues climbing up it. Those things haven't changed, of course.
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My last big trip was in 2024 when I went to Paris. It was a nice trip because Paris is in Europe and I travelled with my family. We visited Musée du Louvre and this museum had Monalisa! She was so beautiful. I can't forget of the Eiffel Tower, it was so BIG. And then we visited Germany, it was so big and a beatiful city too. I want to visit again!
My last big trip was in 2024 when I went to Paris. It was a nice trip because Paris is in Europe and I travelled with my family. We visited Musée du Louvre and this museum had Monalisa! She was so beautiful. I can't forget of the Eiffel Tower, it was so BIG. And then we visited Germany, it was so big and a beatiful city too. I want to visit again!
My last holidays, were in Cartagena, Colombia.
I was 23 years old and this was my first experience flying on an airplane. I was so excited this day.
When I arrived in Cartagena, the weather was so hot, a very nice and sunny day. I took the taxi to the hotel and I recived the room.
I wanted to know the sea, the beach, but first my family and me, needs to rest a little bit.
Finally, we went to the beach and I was able to see the sea. The waves had a particular sound to relax me.
I have a very beautiful memories from this trip.
At the moment, I would like to go back Cartagena, but I must wait.
My last holiday was in Mecacalco, I was visiting my grandparents.
I went with my parents, and my aunt. I was supposed to go with my brother too but he stayed in Coatepec with his girlfriend.
I went for christmas and I stayed until new year, it was very boring because I didn't do anything special but some of my cousins went too so It wasn't that bad.
There’s something really special about going back to a place that once felt like home.
Revisiting old memories, meeting friends, and seeing how things have changed while some feelings stay the same makes the trip even more meaningful.
On my last vacation, I went to Guadalajara with my whole family. We walked around almost the entire city and ate different foods than what we were already familiar with. I barely remember much since it was a long time ago.
I can't remember where I went on my last holiday because I hardly ever go on one. It was such a long time ago that I don't remember it very well
My Last Holiday in My Mother's Town
Last holiday, I visited the town where my mother was born. It is a small and beautiful place. I went with my family, and we stayed for one week.
There were many parties and concerts in the town. People danced, sang, and laughed. The music was loud and fun. I saw the queens of the festival dancing joropo. Their dresses were colorful and they moved very fast. It was amazing!
I liked the food too. We ate arepas, empanadas, and sweet desserts. The people were friendly and happy.
I enjoyed this holiday because I learned more about my mother's town and culture. I want to go back again!