Comments on: Global Time = Quality Time https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/ Postcards from the Edge Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:38:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Cindy Gleason https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11951 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:33:00 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11951 When me and my siblings were young our parents couldn’t afford to travel. I hope that I will be able to travel with my own children and show them just a bit of the world. I think it will help them to be more conscious of the world around them and more accepting of people who aren’t exactly like them. Best to you.

]]> By: Katie https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11950 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:02:20 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11950 This sounds like a great experience to have…

]]> By: MummyT https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11949 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:56:11 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11949 In reply to islandflavour.

We are thinking about Honduras! And Roatan in particular… Let’s keep in touch…

]]> By: islandflavour https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11948 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:41:20 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11948 Sounds like a great trip! When you make your way over to Latin America, if you’re going to Honduras, let me know, maybe you can come by for a visit. I’m on my own with two boys, 5 & 7, and we’re living on a little island called Roatan off the coast of Honduras, but would love to pick up and travel with them some in the next few years, so i’ll get some inspiration from your blog 🙂

]]> By: soultravelers3 https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11947 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:05:24 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11947 Yes indeed, global time = quality time! I couldn’t agree more and we have been doing it non-stop since 2006 and see no end in sight. It’s a fantastic way to raise a global citizen!

I’m so glad that you have decided to extend your journey. Many want to but few take the plunge. Good on you! I hope we were a positive influence.

You know you can live that cheaply easily in rural Spain? I’d go to a local school where he can immerse deeply, rather than a bilingual school. Being totally immersed is harder at first, but is the best way to learn and he will catch up soon. Kids come all the time without one word and by the end of the year, they will be fine. You might want to give him extra help. Spanish really can be learned in 5 months if you are determined and live in a very immersed way ( listening to it and talking constantly, reading, writing it etc).

Start now online, if you have not already, so he has some prep before being totally immersed. Even watching TV in the 2nd or 3rd language can be useful.

Keep enjoying!

]]> By: MummyT https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11946 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:47:46 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11946 In reply to lainie.

Well, we are planning to be in South America next year, so hopefully we and the boys can physically meet… Plan is to start in Venezuela, do Spanish classes probably in Merida, but I need to look at my route and check the seasons. Wow! So you guys just fell in love with Guatemala? How very, very cool… Many blessings back atcha… Theodora and Zac.

]]> By: MummyT https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11945 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:33:50 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11945 In reply to Josie @Sleep is for the Weak.

Why, thank you! My life has been very different at different times, but it’s pretty good right now…

]]> By: lainie https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11944 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:37:59 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11944 Mummy T! I think I’ll stop working on my blog now, and just direct my visitors to your site instead! You speak for me, ever-so eloquently, I might add. Even though we’re in different bodies, different parts of the world, our attitudes and experiences seem to mirror each other in so many ways.

My attitude with Miro’s schooling is the same. However, since we both decided to stay in Guatemala for longer period (6 months already) my first order of business was to find a school for him. I found the most liberal school I could (a bilingual school) and am grateful I did. He’s there for three reasons, language, contributing to the culture with his shining spirit and socializing with the children in Guatemala. In 5 short months, he’s close to being fluent in Spanish already (a huge benefit to us as we head into South America…at some point)

I am so thrilled to read you are considering extending your trip indefinably. It really frees up the spirit! We know we’ll make it to Asia at some point, but we’re in no hurry, so that really takes off pressure to stay on the move. If there’s some place you both love, both resonate with, simply stay. When you are both ready to move, move. Simple.

Also, selfishly, it gives me hope you and I will have the opportunity to meet and I am certain, the boys will become instant (nomadic) friends.

Enjoy Vietnam. I can’t wait to experience it as well. Ah…. but there’s time.

Sending you and Z many blessings!
lainie + miro

]]> By: Songbird https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11941 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:37:55 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11941 What an AMAZING experience for your 9 year old!!! Really enjoy reading your blog posts!

]]> By: Josie @Sleep is for the Weak https://www.escapeartistes.com/2010/06/10/quality-time-family-rtw-travel-single-parent-single-mum-single-mother-round-the-world-quality-tim/#comment-11943 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:06:01 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=1375#comment-11943 What an absolute pleasure it is to find your blog and get treated to such a wonderful snap shot of your life.

I am kicking myself I didn’t find you before, but hello, it is very good to meet you. Thank you for your workshop post. Your life is extraordinary – I can’t wait to read more.

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