I visited Washington DC and New York City this summer with my family. I loved it! So different than the laid back West Coast lifestyle in Vancouver. I loved the energy, the ideas, and being in two "intellectual centres" of North America.
Such amazing learning opportunities in DC....the monuments! The Smithsonian Museums! The history! I couldn't imagine teaching in DC and having so many great resources and ideas at my fingertips! I even started looking at how I could teach in DC...maybe on an exchange...maybe at an international school...
We took the train to New York City...can you imagine being only a train ride away from New York? I was estatic!
In my twenties, I wanted to live in New York...one of my favourite cities in the world; I still love it. The history, the ideas, the movement, the energy.
It was brilliant! Most importantly, our boys had a wonderful time. It was our first family vacation that did not involve a beach, relaxation, and lots of down time. This was "full on" non-stop excitement and walking and visiting museums and art galleries, and being on the go. (Now I know the boys can handle it and I can start planning for future trips to Italy and France.)
Best hidden secret: in New York City, go to the Tenement Museum
which was this fantastic small museum that was so interesting!
Best book to get students interested in NY: Walls Within Walls by Maureen Sherry
A great learning experience for children in both cities; lots to do and see!
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