We are Teddybarns and we are the mascots for Craigiebarns Primary School. We like to travel and we will write about our adventures on this blog.

The countries we visited in 2009 were Poland, Finland, Romania, Germany, France, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Turkey and Shetland.

New countries for 2010 are Cyprus and Hungary.
One of us is now in Australia – now that’s a long way!

Please keep reading our blog to find out where we are and what we are doing. Please leave comments as we would like to know if you like our blog.

Today I went to Broughty Ferry beach with Thistle from Hungary. He is a Hungarian sheepdog. It was very hot and sunny today and I think Thistle must have been very warm with his shaggy coat. I certainly was with my scarf on. The boys and girls of 4a came with us and we made sandcastles, had ice cream and enjoyed the views of the castle. What a fun day!

Highgate bear from Cyprus and Pencil Mouse from Czech Republic are now on their way home. Only Thistle from Hungary is still at Craigiebarns.

I met a koala bear and a dingo (wild dog) at the science museum. Both are animals that are only found in Australia. The dingo was very scary and the koala, although cute and cuddly looking, had very sharp claws.

Thistle, the Hungarian sheepdog mascot from Hungary is being looked after by class 4a. Can you see him? Next week they are taking him to Broughty Ferry beach and castle. If it is a sunny day, they are going to have an ice-cream before returning to school. I will probably go with them but I hope I won’t need my jumper from Lithuania which I am wearing in this photo!

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I have just spent a lovely weekend at Currimundi Beach with Cara's family. The weather was sunny and we made sandcastles. What a beautiful sunset at the end of the day. I am so lucky to be here!

Click the slide show link below to see lots of photos of me with my school friends from Budavari School in Budapest.

Slide show

I have arrived in Australia and it is very warm just now because it is summer time. I have been given a hat to protect me from the sun. The school has a No Hat – No Play! rule which is very sensible in the hot sun.
I have been with some of the younger pupils and one of them drew a lovely picture of me.

I am going to Australia! to Bounty Boulevard State School in North Lakes, Queensland. North Lakes is approximately 16 miles north from the city of Brisbane. I posted a message to the school via their guestbook on their website. The school is very modern and looks fantastic. Here is the link:

Bounty Boulevard School

Keep visiting my Blog to find out more about this exciting trip!

Today I set off for Hungary. I am going to Budavari school in Budapest which is the capital city and stands on the River Buda. Here is a photo of me with 4a before I left. I am taking letters from them to the Hungarian boys and girls.