Here are a few of the estimated 40,000 or more paper butterflies winging their way to winter at "Papalote Museo Del Niño", Mexico City.

From Kirkfield, Ontario
This monarch was sent from Kirkfield, Ontario. We are 44 N, and 79 W. The distance to Mexico city is 3364 km. Lindsay made this butterfly."

From Long Island, New York
"My butterfly traveled 2,000 miles. I hope our countries work well together forever. "My butterfly traveled 2,000 miles to see you. I hope we meet sometime."

From Wobum, Massachusetts
"Esta mariposa, creada por Tim (11 anos), ha volado 3,500 km de la ciudad de Wobum en el estado de Massachusetts para saludarte y desearte felicidad."

From Auburn, Maine
"Las fronteras no peuden detener la esperanza que compartimos."

From Emquoria, Kansas
"Los ninos de Kansas te saludamos."

From Milton, Wisconsin
5th grade students at Northside Intermediate before sending their butterflies.

From Atlanta, Georgia
"Dear Mexican Friend, My name is Adam·.."

From Rosa in San Diego, California

From Chatham, New Brunswick
"Dear Mexican Student, I live in the eastern part of New Brunswick in a little city called Miramichi·.."

From Madison, Wisconson
"Hola! Mi nombre es Leroy. Soy una nina de 9 anos..."

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The Annenberg/Corporation for Public Broadcasting Math & Science Project

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