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Today we traveled. Addie and I went to Nepal. Sort of. We actually did head to a place we haven't been yet during this 30-day adventure: Downtown St. Paul. Specifically, the Landmark Center.
Landmark Center interior
exterior
The Landmark Center, in addition to housing a couple of art galleries, holds all sorts of events for families. Today's 'visit' to Nepal is part of a series of events they host called 'Urban Expeditions.' Nepal is simply the first of several.
The Urban Experience begins with the children receiving passports, and having the country in question stamped in their passport... today is Nepal. They then continue to have their photos taken, and a printout inserted in their passport... just like the real thing. After that, the remainder of the event is centered around a stage presentation.
Addie and her trucker hat passport pic
The presentation began with a Nepalese gentleman giving an outline of the country and its culture. However, the highlight of the afternoon were some traditional dance 'numbers.' The final dance was actually a 'how to.' And, the best part, was Addie went up on stage to learn the steps. The young woman's first words of advice: "to dance like the Nepalese, you gotta shake those hips..." And so, Addie did.
We arrived, watched the show, Addie did some dancing, we ate some traditional food, and we called it a day.
The Igloo Saga: The Final Chapter
Well, we didn't quite call it a day. When we got home, we had Addie's friends, Ben and Gracie, come over and help us demolish the finished igloo. May it rest in pieces.
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