The 2nd beginning of a world tour

Today, we begin a 2nd world tour. Again, a full year, again home schooling all 4 kids.

The question we got a lot in recent months was "Why a second time?"

Well, the trivial answer is we can do it, because I retired and because Flo can teach most subjects. Also, we have few inhibitions because we know how to plan this, and we can do all the details .

What it's really about, what the real benefits are is quite well explained by an advert starring Ewan McGregor ( Obe One Kanobi in Star Wars ), selling travel for Expedia. He asked in 10 years' time, will you care about the stuff you bought today? More generally, will you think back fondly about gadgets, social media posts, games, perfumes, cars, etc? Or will you cherish most the experiences you shared with others? For us, the answer is clear. (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMINW5g5KEY)

It's also for us about experiences that make you think, make you compare your life at home, and the immeasurably different situation and experiences of those that live elsewhere. With the kids, it makes teaching history, politics, geography, and culture real. It's not dry theory. It's lived experience.

Enough preaching from me. I would be delighted if you followed us over the next 12 months.Read more