Sailing alone around the world is probably one of the most harrowing experiences. It’s something that’s usually attempted by only the most experienced explorers.

In 2010, however, an intrepid (see definition and hear pronunciation below) 14-year-old Dutch girl named Laura Dekker set out to become the youngest person to make the journey. After two years, she completed the solo trip, across 27,000 miles of ocean.

To circumnavigate the globe, Dekker faced the danger of storms, high waves and modern-day pirates all alone.

Luckily, she made it safely to the end of her voyage, to the relief of everyone who had cheered her on!

To learn more about Dekker’s adventures, go to: http://www.lauradekker.nl/English/News.html

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Who are some of the intrepid explorers you’ve admired?

Intrepid: Fearless, adventurous.

Click to hear the pronunciation of intrepid:

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Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In honor of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, consider adding your dream for a better world at: http://www.thekingcenter.org/dreams/share