Liftoff!

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We set out from Accord Sunday, January 13th.
The weeks leading up to this moment were harrowing, with major work still needing to be completed on our new (used) pop-up camper, last-minute immunizations (malaria! Typhoid!), grant applications due, and our home prepared for our lovely renters.
Miraculously, the Friday before liftoff Zoya and Max gave remarkable presentations based on a series of National Geographic articles in preparation for the first leg of our journey. Zoya gave us an overview of the early colonies, focusing on Jamestown, but with an articulate summary of Rhode Isand and Pennsylvania along the way (Cudos to Rachel and MCS for the deep background on this!). She used our new marker board to make things clear, lecture-style. Max chose the topic of global warming, and Zoya gave Max's presentation an A+.
We made it to the Jamestown Settlement on Monday afternoon. And to Williamsburg today. The kids will file some notes for you on these excursions. Tomorrow we head for Savannah, where we will have a math lunch. We will look for a bookstore to pick out paperback poetry. Assignment for these long driving days: Memorize poems!

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Photos

Statue of Pocahantas
She married John Rolfe, and went to England with him!

Zoya manning the canon
In case a Spanish ship comes into view

The barracks at Jamestown
First this stuff, then mud and clay

Comments

[Paul Teirsetein]

Kind of Jealous
I need to learn about the colonies too. Also, I want an A+ from my sister. Let me know when you're getting close to California Olga: Can you please send email on how to make the salmon we had at Zoya's Bat Mitzvoh. I will give you a grade on it.

[Jason]

Wow
Wow guys! This is the coolest trip and an experience none of you will ever forget - you've already been many places I never have and you just started! I'm jealous. Looking forward to reading more updates. -Jason

[Eva]

Happy trails!! Zoya, we got your note. Nicky will write to you today after school. We've had some excitement here too. His arm is in a cast!! he'll tell you about it in his email. We miss you..xxoo

[Helen]

hello from florida!
hi guys, ive never blogged before!... looking forward to seeing you on the southern u.s. part of your adventure... today the a.m. beach walk was gorgeous. i flapped my wings along with the other seagulls before returning for a morning rehearsal. have fun in williamsburg and see you all soon! much love, helen

[TheOtherAndy]

Please Go To Airport
Your trip sounds fantastic. We are sending Gabe and Miko to you. They are very excited. Please meet them at the airport of your choosing. Dakar is fine; just let us know. They will bring almonds for the next Math lunch. Love, All of us here

[Sabrina]

wow!
Your journey sounds so exciting! Can't wait for the installments. Photos, please!

[Chatty]

Soooo Lucky
You guys are sooo lucky, especially Zoya and Max - this is a very cool thing your parents are doing for you!! Safe journey and keep the updates coming!

[Beth]

Boun Voyage
I can't wait to follow this blog and read about your travels. I miss you guys already. Travel well and try interesting and new foods. Bring home spices and music! Love Beth

[RODIGO]

wHREcan I send you guys postcards and stuff?
Should I just simply send emails to ZOya or is there a way I can write by hand? P.S. (to Zoya) You are sooo lucky you don't have to do reaserch papersss

[Alice/Mom/Grandma]

It will be a
Book. Movie. Play. Musical. High school musical. MORE.

[Max]

First part of the trip
Remember the very first part of the trip?! It seems so long ago!!! I remember when we left accord! Emma was crying! I wish we could be back in New York NOW!!!!!!!!