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My Travel Journey Today, April 12,2010 XI`AN I am on the Silk Road on my way to Xian. I am a merchant who sells goods in a town.I am selling figs and spices in town today.

These stringed, fretted instruments are called lutes. Similar ones were first played in China over 2,000 years ago.During the Tang dynasty, lutes were often strung with twisted silk and were played as accompaniment to dancing and singing at the royal court, as well as in solo performances.I liked my visit on the silk road to Xi`an. I think my journey was successful and interesting. I feel i learned a lot more about it then i knew befor i exprerienced it.

TODAY. April 13,2010 TURFAN The carvans have finally reached Turfan. The irrigation system will bring you and your thirsty camel a refreshing drink of water. It also brings good water for farmers to use to grow a big garden. What is leaft over from tesspasser and hungrey invaders is traded. Things are traded that dont fit in tuhat well on the gritty Silk Road such as hats, coats ,and jewerly. Walk into your local supermarket and you may well find French wines and Japanese pears. Surprisingly, visitors to markets along the ancient Silk Road—long before overnight shipping and refrigeration—could also choose from an array of foreign delicacies. As travelers moved along trade routes, they introduced their own ingredients and recipes to foreign lands. Over time, such exotic edibles became familiar features on local menus.I feel my journey was also successful but I think it was more successful in Xi`an I think I learned more but it wasn`t as successful as the others so far in my journey.I feel my journey went well but wasn't as successful as Xi`an. I feel i learned a lot but it wasnt as successful.

Today april 14, 2010 Samarkand

​I am on the silk road to Samarkand. Adapted to the harsh desert conditions of Central Asia and the Middle East, camels made ideal pack animals for travel along the Silk Road. These hardy creatures thrived on tough desert plants. They could carry more weight than horses or donkeys—as much as 300 pounds (136 kilograms)—and needed less water. A loaded camel could sometimes go for 15 days without a drink of water.Feet: Wide, padded feet help camels keep their balance on rocky paths and walk across sand without sinking.Humps: Camel humps don’t store water. They store fat, which provides energy when food can’t be found. Eyes: Bushy eyebrows and long, heavy eyelashes help protect the camels’ eyes from dust and sand. Coat: A shaggy winter coat helps Bactrian camels stay warm in Central Asia, where temperatures can drop to -20 ˚F (-29 ˚C). Camel herders shear them and spin the hair into yarn to weave rugs, blankets and bags. Nose: Narrow nostrils can close to protect the nose from blowing sand. Mouth and stomach: Camels eat both grass and salty plants that grow in the desert. Their thick, tough lips can even withstand thorns.I think my trip was very successful! I also sold figs and spices in Samarkand.

TODAY APRIL 15,2010 BAGHDAD

 I am on the silk road to Baghdad, I ama merchant selling spices and figs.The Elegant Metopolis is know as the city of peace.Some of it`s gleaming palaces and some fragrant gardens look down on Irag`s.Baghdad has blossomed into a remarkable center of learning, a meeting place for scholars, scientist, and philosophers for knowledge for many lands.

HOUSE OF WISDOM- Great minds from many lands gathered at baghdad library called the House of Wisdom. One of the centers of learning in an era known as theIslamic golden age.

NUMBERS

At the House of Wisdom, in Baghdad, scholars pored over Indian books on mathematics. These works used a set of ten symbols to represent numbers—not letters of the alphabet, as in Baghdad and Rome. In the early 800s, mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi wrote a book on how to do math using the Indian system. Three centuries later, it was translated into Latin. Eventually, people all over Europe followed Al-Khwarizmi’s example—and switched to the “Arabic” numerals we use today.

TODAY APRIL 16 ,2010 GOING HOME

On my journey`s this week i have experienced a lot, and everything was very successful. I sold a lot of figs and spices and even ate a few myself.i have some water and a fig for the travel on my way back home on the Silk Road.I have learned a lot in these four places and i may even learn something on the way home too.

Amanda - your travel journal is excellent. I feel that you learned from making the imaginary journey along the Silk Road. I apologize that I changed your font and color. I only meant to apply this color to my message to you. You may change it back. Grade: At 100% Mrs. Celestin

QUESTIONS:::: Millers used newly invented waterwheels to grind more grain.

(Miners used new iron drill bits to mine more what?) they used it to drill salt Ironworkers invented steel.

(Paper was used by whom?) (For what?) It was used by the government to record the amount of information. Doctors discovered that certain foods prevented disease. They used herbs to cure illnesses and eased pain by sticking thin needles into patient's skin. (What is this treatment called?) THIS TREATMENT IS CALLED ACUPUNTURE.

The Chinese also invented the rudder which was a new way to move the sails of ships. (Why was this important?)

(Miners used new iron drill bits to mine more what?) they mined more salt Ironworkers invented steel.

(Paper was used by whom?) (For what?