I am going to the bottom of the Earth - WOW!!
Well, let's first correct that statement. There really isn't a top or bottom. The Earth has a north and a south. We are just so use to seeing the globes in our classrooms with the North Pole on the top. We don't really ever think of any other perspective. ** PERSPECTIVE** There is a word for us to focus on.
I'm here in Alaska at training for my expedition to Antarctica. Learning all about everything I will need to know when I leave in TEN months.** Perspective.**.. How am I going to remember all this information? * Boy*, I think I'll be easier on my students when I get back home next week... NOT!!!!
I went to dinner last night to an Italian restaurant in Alaska. Perspective... I didn't really think about all the world cultural influences here in Alaska.* Oh,* I highly recommend the fettuccini alfredo. I stepped outside into a parking lot and all the cars were plugged into what looked like parking meters. They must have a lot of electric cars here.
Perspective... The cars were not electric. They were plugged into electricity so they will start in the extreme cold. Huh, someone told me they were having balmy weather here. It is a warm 19˚F. I think I have a different definition of the word, balmy.
Perspective... I challenge you to turn you globes upside down and flip you maps on the wall so that North is down. Just challenge your perspective. How will we view the world from a different perspective as we journey for the next year.
I am glad to have you on the trip with me!!
Check back with me soon,
Gary