I had dreamed for years of teaching my children history by traveling around the world. I envisioned us going from country to country, with cameras around our necks and notebooks in our hands. We would soak in great artworks, beautiful churches, and historical monuments, letting their ambianc 
e invade all of our senses.
What better way to study history than to go to the places where it all happened! I wanted to stand in cathedrals that were built for the glory of God. It was my dream to show my children architecture from different time periods and places. Would walking down the same street or eating in the same restaurant help us to understand people from other times and places?
Oh, if only I could time travel! I would go back and watch so many historical events take place: Creation, the dispersion at the Tower of Babel, the Exodus through the Red Sea, Esther's coronation, the conquest of Babylon by the Persians, the Peloponesian War, Alexander the Great taming his new horse, Paul preaching at Mars Hill, Athanasius defending the faith, Marco Polo's trip to the Orient, the Battle of Hastings, Martin Luther defending himself at the Diet of Worms, Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, D-Day, and the homecoming of the hostages from Iran in 1980.
One of my favorite places to study is England. There are so many English people and events that fascinate me. From good King Alfred the Great to the infamous Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionhearted to the devout William Tyndale, and the intelligent Francis Bacon and conservative Maggie Thatcher.
I have imagined places while I read my favorite authors, Jane Austin, Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, and Dorothy Sayers. The town of Oxford, Kensington Gardens, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, and Buckingham Palace are all alive in my imagination. Finally, I will get to see these places!
I will be traveling to London, England. In fact, when you read this, I will be over there, touring and traveling with my older daughters, Katie Beth, Julianna, and Jenny Rose. Two friends, Marla and Sarah, will join us too. This is the ultimate homeschool field trip. We will learn so much!
The girls and I have plans to see many places.
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Whitehall
- Big Ben
- Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace
- British Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- National Portrait Gallery
- Wesley Chapel
- Kensington Gardens
- Kew Gardens
- Hyde Park
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Tower of London
- Ritz
- Harrod's
- Churchill War Room Museum
- Bath
So, what are we the most excited about? Julianna is thrilled to be getting a stamp on her passport. Sarah can't wait to see Bath. Jenny Rose is looking forward to seeing the changing of the guard. Marla is excited to hear a concert or see a play. Katie Beth will enjoy British High Tea.
And me? I'm really looking forward to seeing The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum. This is the archaeological discovery that opened the door to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics so that we could learnh more about Ancient Egyptians. And St. Paul's Cathedral is the perfect example of Christopher Wren's architectural gifting. There is also Westminster Abbey, home to Anglican worship, coronations, and royal weddings.
But, the thing I really can't wait to see is the original Gutenberg Bible.
I will be telling you all about our field trip in my next blog. Until then, blessings and big hugs!
I had dreamed for years of teaching my children history by traveling around the world. I envisioned us going from country to country, with cameras around our necks and notebooks in our hands. We would soak in great artworks, beautiful churches, and historical monuments, letting their ambianc
e invade all of our senses.
What better way to study history than to go to the places where it all happened! I wanted to stand in cathedrals that were built for the glory of God. It was my dream to show my children architecture from different time periods and places. Would walking down the same street or eating in the same restaurant help us to understand people from other times and places?
Oh, if only I could time travel! I would go back and watch so many historical events take place: Creation, the dispersion at the Tower of Babel, the Exodus through the Red Sea, Esther's coronation, the conquest of Babylon by the Persians, the Peloponesian War, Alexander the Great taming his new horse, Paul preaching at Mars Hill, Athanasius defending the faith, Marco Polo's trip to the Orient, the Battle of Hastings, Martin Luther defending himself at the Diet of Worms, Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, D-Day, and the homecoming of the hostages from Iran in 1980.
One of my favorite places to study is England. There are so many English people and events that fascinate me. From good King Alfred the Great to the infamous Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionhearted to the devout William Tyndale, and the intelligent Francis Bacon and conservative Maggie Thatcher.
I have imagined places while I read my favorite authors, Jane Austin, Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, and Dorothy Sayers. The town of Oxford, Kensington Gardens, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, and Buckingham Palace are all alive in my imagination. Finally, I will get to see these places!
The girls and I have plans to see many places.
So, what are we the most excited about? Julianna is thrilled to be getting a stamp on her passport. Sarah can't wait to see Bath. Jenny Rose is looking forward to seeing the changing of the guard. Marla is excited to hear a concert or see a play. Katie Beth will enjoy British High Tea.
And me? I'm really looking forward to seeing The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum. This is the archaeological discovery that opened the door to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics so that we could learnh more about Ancient Egyptians. And St. Paul's Cathedral is the perfect example of Christopher Wren's architectural gifting. There is also Westminster Abbey, home to Anglican worship, coronations, and royal weddings.
But, the thing I really can't wait to see is the original Gutenberg Bible.
I will be telling you all about our field trip in my next blog. Until then, blessings and big hugs!