I've just arrived back home from a pleasant stay in Austria. The city I visited, Zwettl, is known for its forests and farmland. It's a nice place for long walks because there aren't many other things to do. ;) I decided to take a few pictures for you. During my walk, I spent some time in the vicinity of the local monastary called the "Stift Zwettl". There are many interesting things to experience at this monastery, including guided tours, herb gardens and a shop featuring local specialties. Many of the local food specialties are made with poppy seed. Have a look at the pictures and try to answer the questions below. If you have a question, just ask. ;)
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1) Have you ever eaten poppy seed?
2) Have you ever visited a monastery?
3) When was the last time you went on a guided tour?
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Hi, Kip~
1) I have never eaten poppy seed. Is that delicious?
2) No, I haven't visited a monastery yet. That is like a big church, right?
3) In October, 2004. I went to London.
P.S. Is that you in the photo? He is handsome~ :-)
P.S. in P.S. You said we are going to see the owner of Haven's Paradise, but where is it? How can I get there?
(Just saw the picture was beautiful, wanna have a visit...)
Then, I can prepare some questions to ask him~
Hi Chicken,
1) Poppy seed is delicious on breads and desserts, but it can be found in many different sorts of food. The below link will take you to a few pictures of typical "Mohnspezialitäten" (= poppy seed specialties in German) in the Zwettl area.
http://www.mohnhof.at/page.asp/75.htm
2) Yes, monasteries are similar to big churches but different in the fact that monks normally live in them. Do you know what a monk is?
3) Oh, really? I've only been to London once, and I found it to be quite expensive. What did you think?
That is me in the picture. ;)
I will soon send out a notice about this weekend's SLEnglish Activities at Haven's Paradise. You should be able to find a landmark to the location by doing an in-world search for "Haven's Paradise". :)
Hi Kip,
I think I know what a monk is. I usually see them in my television. Monks don't have hair, and there are 9 points on their heads. And they are vegetarians.
The things in London were really expensive. A bottle of water cost me 1.5 pounds. That was about 21 yuan at that time! (Yuan is the unit of money in China, like pound, dollar...) And in China, a bottle of water is 1 yuan!!
P.S. Did you see my postcard and email? (1 postcard + 1 email) I was caught in a SIM crash when I sent that postcard, so I'm not sure if you received that...:-)
Hi Chicken!
Yes, I received your postcard despite the SIM crash. ;) Thanks!
X I usually see them in my television.
Better: on (my) television
Thank you for correcting my mistake, Kip~ I'm glad to hear that you received my postcard. I couldn't move my avatar, touch, sit or even teleport when I sent that postcard. :)
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