Forest Feast, "Paradise."

After a hard day of learning about different places and trying to manuver my way around, I found a place that was beyond beauty. It was like "paradise on earth,". You could there sit there all day and reflect, a place to renew your mind and body and also brighten up your day. This place is a great place for transquality and self-reflection and a place of peace.

Polynesia,Sao Tiago

I decided to take a walked and I ended up in a place that I couldn't find my way around, but eventually I did. I'm very drawn to places like this because of the relaxation or therapy I get from them. It was the cleaningness of the place that attracted me. The running water is clean and blue and the whole surrounding is incredibly clean . It was a great place for me to relaxed; as I embrace the the environment.

China, The Land Of The Great Wall.

I have heard about the great wall of China, but I had no idea of what it was like. I had imagine that it was just built llike the founadtion of a wall, but when I got here, it was different from what I had in mind. I walked and flew to see the enitre place. It is amazing to see such wonderful building structures; it looks very ancient. Such a beautful place; at least I had the opportunity to see some place I had never dreamed about, but if I could go there in the nearest future; I would love to experience this journey again.

Group Picture in Shopper's Oasis

In the real world you cannot transport yourself like you can in virtual world. It is easier to meet in the virtual world since you do not have to travel and can just meet with a click of a mouse. In the chat room through Bb Vista, it took longer for us to see each other's questions and responses. It is better in virtual world, because it is visually more interesting with physical representation of our ourselves. Also, you can do things together and visit different places.
Students will be able to immerse themselves in their classes. They are learning almost first-hand rather than looking at a book. If it is science or history class, you can transport yourself to a solar system or battlefield. You feel like you are a part of the event. First-hand experience makes more of an impression and enhances the lesson.
Virtual world increases our awareness of being able to see different sites than you may never get to see in real life. You can visit places, museums, cathedrals, in hope of seeing them in real life. You can discover unfamiliar cultures, gain a better appreciation and respect.

Eiffel Tower, Paris France

After I returned from the church, I visited the Eiffel Tower in France. I have heard so much about this place, that I had to go and see it for myself. It was a wonder to me. I was above ground; up that high. As I began to walked around, I saw "love birds," playing and having fun and there was this one guy who almost threw me down when he pass by. I thought that the arthitectual was beautiful and most of all; the peolpe that build the tower was incredible artists and then I sat to get some break from walking around and also reflect.

Visiting ST. Paul's Catheral in England

When I fisrt entered, I thought to myself, "oh my God" this is so beautiful and big. The artistic design was amazing to me, it was like a dream because I have never been in a church so big and beautiful. I walked around and saw some of the most beautiful pictures and I was amazed by such beauty. To actually be in a place that is in existance is incredible. It was complicated at first using the tools to manuver, but I made it. ST. Paul's Catheral is the most beutiful church I have been in and maybe one day I will be fortunate to be in it for real.

Empire State Building - New York

The last place I decided to see a landmark in the United States. I tried to find the Grand Canyons, no luck. So I searched New York and found a replica of the Empire State Building, although I believe they called it the Umpire State Building in Second Life. I checked out the Directory, which showed only certain floors you could visit. The second floor had a stage for a live band and the 33rd floor was the Hanja Ball Court. The 128th floor was, of course, the observatory floor. I was disappointed because there was nothing to see on the observatory floor so I took a snapshot outside the building.

Opera House in Australia

Next, I went to Australia. There was a dial with different landmarks in Australia and saw the Opera House, which I teleported myself to. I have always found the design of the Opera House as one of most fascinating architecture ever built. I walked around a little bit and then went inside. One of the rooms had a small stage with about 60 seats. There was also the Robbiani Art Gallery. The snapshot was inside the concert hall with people sitting watching the Sydney Orchestra, which I thought was a great picture. I also tried to sit down in one of the seats that said, “sit here”, but I could not figure out how to get the avatar to sit down.

Great Wall of China

This one I did a search for China. I found China, Sichaun – Land of the Great Wall of China. I walked the entire length of the wall and the scenery was beautiful. It was captivating just listening to the waves crashing against the coastline, the sounds of crickets, birds, and church bells. Although, it sounded like church bells, but I could not find where the sound was coming from. All around the wall are different open rooms, decorated with China flags, fans, and cushions to sit on the floor. I decided to take a snapshot of part of the Great Wall.

Greece, Macedonia

I started to look for places that I would like to visit in real life someday so I entered Greece. I basically walked around to see the sights and came upon this museum. Across from the museum is a statue of Alexander the Great on a horse. Right outside the museum are fire caldrons that were lit. Inside the museum, the snapshot I took was portraits of famous Greek men on the one side and the other is a portrait of people from ancient Greece.

Church in Kensington, England

This is my first snapshot. In the beginning, I did not know how to use the search engine. I finally realized to enter just a country or city. I was originally looking for Kensington Palace because I thought it would be interesting to see a remake of the palace in the virtual world. But I was unable to find the palace. Yet, I was able to find this church in Kensington, England that features amazing art décor in the glass windows. I was going to take a picture from the ground, but I liked the view while in the flying mode.

Sistine Chapel on Vassar's virtual campus

I went to the Sistine Chapel, which was used in the example in our class meeting. I was surprised at how easy it was to find.
I tried flying this time and it was fun but I kept banging my head on the ceiling! Avatars need eyes in the back of their heads. That's my avatar's head in the picture. Nice hat, right?
Some other avatars approached my avatar and I think it's very strange but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

I started out going to the Guinness Brewing company in Dublin on Saint Patrick's Day and ended up across the street at the cathedral! I guess I don't really know how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the traditional way - don't think its usually in church. This was my first experience in Second Life and it was interesting but I'll need to give it more time since at this point I don't think its something I'll spend a lot of time in. I do enjoy trying new things!