January 15, 2011

Dear Ms. England’s Class,

Tidy Teddy just wanted to check in from Africa.  He just went on a car trip from Cape Town down to the Cape of Good Hope.  On the way there, he stopped at a place called Boulder Beach which is home to a colony of African penguins.  He tried to make friends with the penguins, but they were quite shy.  I don’t think they have seen very many bears.

He then went to the Cape of Good Hope, where he climbed to the top of the peak, where he could see views of where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.  It was quite high up there, and Tiddy Teddy was a little scared of heights I think.  So, then I brought him back down to the car where he could see the baboons playing.  (I do not have pictures of Teddy with the baboons, but can send you some of just the baboons if you would like).

Teddy has been having a wonderful time in Cape Town and doesn’t want to leave.  But, I think he may miss his friends at school.  Plus, Cape Town is a little too hot for a bear.

He (and his travel guide) can’t wait to see you again and to tell you all about his trip!

Your Friend,

Kristin