[Obi-Wan regains consciousness to find himself hanging precariously inside an elevator shaft]
Anakin Skywalker: “Easy. We’re in a bit of a situation.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi: “Did I miss something?”
Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith
I love to travel. That’s nothing new to anyone that’s known me more than, oh, seventeen minutes or so, but sometimes new places can be a bit intimidating. There’s nothing like the romance of a foreign language, the beauty of foreign architecture, the thrill of standing at the entrance to a labyrinth of interwoven, narrow streets or the enchantment of bakeries, butcher shops, cafe’s and sweet shops selling all manner of unknown delicacies. Put them all together, however, and they can be downright overwhelming, leaving your feet frozen to the tried and true tourist track and your hands clutching a simplified sight-seeing map. Sometimes, the best method is a short, organized tour to get a feel for the place (and to learn about some of the unwritten rules of the area) followed by lots of time out exploring on your own.
Homeschoooling is certainly a journey and in the beginning a mentor can be invaluable. With that in mind, here’s a tour-guide offering an in-depth tour to Newbieland. Bring along some comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water, because it’s going to be a marathon introduction.
Much thanks to Diane Flynn Keith, founder and moderator of the Homefires Yahoo! homeschooling group, for posting this link today.
I fear that is how we will feel once we return to the states. The last time we lived in the US Q was 2. YIKES!