*Alexei,+Colette,+Catherine,+Amy,+Stella,+Hayley



Dear friends, This summer we went horseback riding in the forest. Then we got to a ditch and there was a little waterfall. We went down the waterfall. There was a ladybug and I found it and I thought I would have good luck! But I fell in! My pants got wet from my hip down. And before that a spider crawled up my arm! I ran out! We jumped a log going back and my pants were wet going home. What have you done lately? Your friend in the USA, Alexei

Dear friends, Thank you for your letter. I live in Zambia. I am Zambian. I like riding my bike on the road. I ride my bike with my sister. Her name is Chibwe. She was born in South Africa but then we moved here. My favourite part of being Zambian is that we get to have Nshima. Nshima is a type of food that my family eats. It tastes like rice. What kinds of food do you like to eat? Your friend in Zambia, Colette

Dear friends, I like to eat apples. Thank you for your letter it was nice. I ride my bike on the road too. My sisters names are Hali and Cristiann. I was born in Steamboat. My grandma is Greek. She makes me and my sister yummy food. Do you have a grandma that makes you food? Your friend, Alexei

Dear friends, I live in Queensland, Australia. I go to Hatton Vale State School. Thank you for your letter. My favourite season is Summer. I like going to the pool and the beach. My favourite colour is purple. I have some pets at home. I just had my birthday. It was on November 9. I turned 7. When is your birthday? How do you celebrate Christmas? From your Aussie pal, Amy

Dear friends, I celebrate Christmas by making cookies,hanging colorful lights by the fire, decorating a Christmas tree, and playing in the snow. My birthday is June 5th. How do you celebrate Christmas? Your friend, Alexei

Dear Pen Pals, Hi, my name is Hayley. My favorite food is apples. My favorite color is purple. My favorite animal is a horse. I am 8 years old. I live in Henniker, NH. My favorite thing to do is draw and color. I live with my mom. I go to my dads house every other weekend. I have 3 brothers. Jake is 15 and the oldest. I'm in 2nd grade. School is fun! My birthday is October 26. In winter I go to Pat's Peak and ski. My teacher's name is Ms. Mannix. I like flowers a lot. Do you have girl scouts where you live? How is school going for you? From, Hayley

Dear pen pals, I do have girl scouts where I live. School has been good. Do you like to sled? How was New Years? How is your family? I have a dog. His name is Panda. Do you like to build snowmen? My teacher is Mrs. Arnett. Your friend, Alexei

Hi Pen Pals,

We are Catherine and Stella. We like to bike ride and swim! We both have pet dogs and pet turtles. We are both in Grade One in Lusaka, Zambia. Catherine will move to Malawi next school year, however. We love our school and the people here are happy. There are lots of parks and animals here. There are many crocodiles! Do you like where you live? Your friends, Stella and Catherine