Our World Map is Growing! A Look at Our "Letters From Afar" Journey
There is nothing quite like the sound of the mail slot clinking and knowing that a new adventure has arrived! We recently started a subscription to Letters From Afar , and it has quickly become the highlight of our month. If you’re new here, this subscription follows a lone explorer as she travels the globe, sending back beautifully hand-illustrated letters. It’s a mix of geography, history, and storytelling that brings the world right to our dining room table. Letter One: The Great Wall & The Highlands Our first delivery was a "double-feature" adventure! We traveled from the ancient stones of China to the misty peaks of Scotland . Walking the Great Wall (China) The letter painted such a vivid picture of China’s history. We spent time talking about the sheer scale of the Great Wall and the dynasties that built it. It was a great jumping-off point for us to look up the Forbidden City and learn about Chinese calligraphy. The Magic of the Highlands (Scotland) Then, the expl...
