Beyond the Classroom Door

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July/August 1984
By Linda Wilson 
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And did our trip re-inspire our offspring? See for yourself- These photographs capture the essence of our educational experience far better than words. I present them for the enjoyment and edification of other MOTHER readers who might be contemplating a similar family sabbatical.

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Bob and I are journeyman window cleaners. Having left our farm with only $25 in our pockets, we were able to finance our entire trip by washing windows along the way! In order to do so, our whole family had to learn to conserve our resources by eating fresh and filling foods bought at the best price, and by settling on simple pleasures rather than expensive ones. But, all things considered, our time away from home and the classroom was worth everything we put into it. Robert and Tina returned to school fresh and eager to share their experiences with classmates and teachers. And Bob and I are more convinced than ever that hands-on learning is really the best road to a meaningful education ... for kids of all ages!

EDITOR'S NOTE: For further reading on bike tripping, see "A Family Bike packing Vacation (On Less Than $20 a Day!)," MOTHER NO. 80, page 118. This article recounts another family's adventure and offers a handy sidebar listing the gear you might want to take along. Should a mountain bike be more to Your liking than a traditional touring cycle, see MOTHER NO. 86, page 128, for our review of the new models.

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