Activity 3: Restricted Access [10 points]
While much of our programme has focused on New Zealand, it is important that we also consider the environment in other places as well. One of the most unusual and spectacular sites to visit outside of New Zealand is called Machu Picchu. It is an ancient city that was built high up in the mountains in the country of Peru in South America. You have to take a train and/or walk through a series of mountains and valleys to reach it.
Over the past few decades millions of tourists have made the trek to Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, this has damaged the area and the local government has decided to restrict the number of visitors to the site each year. This decision has upset a lot of tourists who really want to see Machu Picchu but aren’t allowed to go.
On your blog, tell us what you think about the government’s decision to restrict the number of tourists able to visit this special site. Is it fair? Be sure to tell us why you feel the way that you do.
Hey Leilani!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog post about the restricted Machu Picchu area. You are doing an amazing job at the SLJ. Will you be continuing this? You are doing an amazing an outstanding job. You are so close to completing the SLJ.
Blog you later!
Florence
Kia Ora Florence
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my blog. I love your comment , very simple. I'm glad to hear you have enjoyed my restricted Machu Picchu area. I will be continuing the Summer Learning Journey activities. Stay tune for more.
Cheers ,
Leilani :)
Hello Leilani, I'm Melita from Christ The King School. First of all congratulations on completing this post. I liked how you wrote your information in detail. I also liked how you used proper grammar and punctuation. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteKia Ora Melita ,
DeleteGlad to hear from you again , you comments you are leaving on my blog are very thoughtful. It's great to see that you are enjoying my posts.
Leilani.
Hello Leilani, I am Jess and I am from The west coast of the south island I am doing the summer learning journey as well but I have finished all the tasks.I go to Kumara School. I like this post. I like how you have decided to present this task. I I agree with you that it is good that they are stopping so many people from going and ruining the amazing place. I like how you added a photo and what you had to do to this task. when I did this task I said that they should come up with a different way so people could see this place like have a helicopter going over the top. would you like to visit this place one day (I would)? Come have a look at my blog here:
ReplyDeletehttp://kumarastevensonj.blogspot.com/
Keep it up
From Jess:)
Nice to meet you Jess!
DeleteI have never heard of Kumara School , where is it located? I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the effort that I am putting into each Summer Learning Journey activities. Your way on still letting tourist visit this beautiful site is great , I agree with your opinion. I would LOVE to visit this place one day because of the way it looks!
Blog to you later
Leilani :)
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ReplyDeleteKia ora Leilani!
ReplyDeleteHow’s your summer break going? It’s getting really hot with this heat wave, hope you’ve been spending it in the shade and keeping cool!
This is an awesome activity and you have nailed it! You give so many good reasons why you believe the government should restrict access. You are right, future generations should be able to enjoy the sights.
Keep blogging throughout the year, we cannot wait to see you back next summer!
Georgia E :)
Hi Leilani,
ReplyDeleteIt's Leslie here, a member of the Summer Learning Journey program. I'm reading your blog from my home in Canada.
I think you've made a good argument in support of the Peruvian government's decision to limit tourism on Machu Piichu. I agree with you that decisions have to be made that keep in mind the long term impact of having too many people damaging the pathways and the stonework of this ancient site. It's important that the site be shared but it's also important that it be maintained for futhre generations, isn't it?
There are many places around the world that are struggling with having too many tourists. It's wonderful that people are interested and can travel, but it's a problem when there's too much damage done or rubbish/pollution created by their presence. We'll have to keep working on this problem, as a world community.
I hope you've enjoyed all of these activities and I hope you're happy in your class this term!! Good for you for doing such great work on the Summer Learning Journey program!!
Cheers,
Leslie