California

 California By:JK

California's state nickname is the golden state. Their state motto is "Eureka I have found it".The state of California applied for statehood in 1850. The state was the 31st to join the union. California's state flower is the Golden Poppy, The state bird is the California Valley Quail. The California state tree is the California Redwood. Another fact about the state is its state fish. The state fish is the California Golden Trout.
 * __//History//__**

In 1846, California was part of Mexico. On January 24th 1848 California became U.S. territory. It was given to John C. Fremont when Mexico surrendered. In 1964, California passed New York, therefore becoming the most populous state. Another historical event is the 1906 earthquake. It was one of the most significant earthquakes of all time. It ranked an 8.25 on the richter scale. Another bad earthquake happened in 1994. There are many exciting things to do in California. Here are five things you and your family could enjoy. First you could go to the Warner Brother Studio Tour. Have you ever wondered about some of the T.V. shows or movies you watch? Well after this you won't have anymore questions. Another thing to do is go to the San Diego Zoo. It is full of exotic animals. Also if your family likes the zoo, but you think it is boring, and you find plants cooler then you can go see the exotic plants in the zoo. You can also go and see the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Here they have over 35,000 creatures of the ocean. Maybe you want to vistit Rodeo Drive.( roh-DAY-oh). This shopping strip has nothing to do with cowboys. It is only 3 blocks long, and is located in Beverly Hills. Maybe if you felt up to you it could go to the Getty Museum. This museum is **9** buildings! It takes up 750 acres of land!

**//__Itinerary__//**

__//**Saturday June 20, 2010 - San Diego**//__ Today we left Baltimore Maryland, and were heading for San Diego, California. The first day we are going to the San Diego Zoo. There is going to be so many animals and plants to see there. My whole family is excited to see all the animals.

__//**Sunday June 21, 2010 - San Diego**//__ It will be our second day in San Diego and we will go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. There are over 100 exhibits and galleries. Also they have over 35,000 creatures in the aquarium. I think my family will have a great time there.

__//**Monday June 22, 2010 - San Diego**//__ Today my family will be heading to the Getty Museum. We will be very excited to see everything in the museum. It takes up 750 acres of land, and is throughout 9 buildings. I hope we have enough energy to see everything.

This will be our last day in San Diego. We will be going to Rodeo Drive. We'll shop there all day. I'm not sure if i will have fun but my sister probably will. So at least someone will.
 * //__Tuesday June 23, 2010 - San Diego__//**

It's going to be our very last day in California. In Los Angeles we will be visiting the Warner Brothers Studio. There we will take the tour. I'm excited to see how the shows that we watch at home are made. Also the things they use to make them.
 * //__Wednesday June 24, 2010 - Los Angeles__//**

Today we will drive from Los Angeles. We will be going to San Diego to drop off the rental car. After that we will get on our plane to fly back home.
 * //__Thusday June 25, 2010 - Los Angeles__//**

**//__Travel Plans__//** (Flying)

__Leaving from__: ** Baltimore Maryland

Departure date: 6/19/10

Departure time: 5:18 p.m.

Airline: Continental Airlines

Flight numbers: 6453, 8940

Layover City and State: Los Angeles California Length of trip one way: 9 hours 7 minutes

Destination: San Diego

__** Returning from: **__ San Diego

Departure date: 6/25/10

Departure time: 10:40 p.m.

Airline: Delta Airline

Flight numbers 1048, 1878

Layover City and State: Atlanta Georgia

Length of trip one way: 9 hours 55 minutes

Destination: Baltimore Maryland


 * Round trip flight cost $ 1001.60**

__ **Car rental** __

Rental company: Hertz Type of car: Toyota Rav4 Reason: It seats at least 4 so my family will have room.

Model of car: SUV/ Rav4 Reason: It is larger than a car so we can move around. Cost per day: $72.49

Mileage allowance: unlimited

Pick-up info: Location: San Diego Date: 6/20/10 Time: 3:30 a.m.

Drop-off info: Location: San Diego Date: 6/25/10 Time: 9:30 p.m.
 * TOTAL: $362.45**


 * __ Accomodations: __**

Hotel name: Days hotel Address: 543 Hotel Circle San Diego, California 92108 Phone number: 888-Travelocity Cost per night: $83.00 Amenities: Restaurant on site, hot tub, golf course, swimming pool, high speed internet

Hotel name: Extended Stay America Address: 2200 Empire Ave. Burbank California, 91504 Phone number: 888-Travelocity Cost per night: $99.99 Amenities: Pets allowed, Kitchenette, Swimming pool, high speed internet, no smoking

__**Ten Things to do Before i Leave**__

1. Make sure everything is locked, Doors, windows, etc. 2. Turn off computer, Play Station, etc. 3. Pack snacks for the drive to the airport. 4. Call my grandma to take care of the animals. 5. Pack my bags to go to California. 6. Do all the dirty laundry. 7. Do all the dirty dishes 8. Make sure everything is locked. 9. Feed my cats 10. Feed my dogs.


 * __Estimated cost__**

Gas: $50 Hotel: $365.98 Food: $500 Entertainment: $160 Round trip air fare: $1001.60 Car rental: $362.45 Miscellaneous: $30

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