by Jen Martin | Nov 21, 2018 | Roadschooling, Technology, Travel Log
Introducing RUN RUN TURKEY! Ellie, Finn, and Deacon have been working hard to create a game using Scratch, a coding program designed by MIT. Together they designed and created every image you see, and used code to make everything move. Click the green flag twice to...
by Jen Martin | Dec 14, 2017 | Gear, International, Technology, Travel Log, Wildlife Encounters
We wanted to make it to Niagara Falls, which was too far for one day of travel, and the weather was playing along nicely, so we stopped for the week at the halfway point in Kingston, Ontario. Despite looking promising in our initial research, internet turned out to be...
by Jen Martin | Nov 12, 2017 | Gear, International, National Parks, Roadschooling, Technology, Travel Log
Sunday we decided to take a day trip to Canada. My desire was to hit Lubec, Maine, the eastern most point of the U.S., and also to see Campobello International Park, FDR’s summer home. Billy’s desire was to test out the internet in Canada with our new...
by Jen Martin | Sep 3, 2017 | Gear, Mis' Hap (Our Bus), Technology, Travel Log, Voice Acting
Mid-week jumps are not ideal. Since Billy records all day long, not only does he have to stop working, but it’s kind of a pain to pack everything up. Most things in the bus are permanently secure, but there is still a fair amount of stuff that needs adjusting...
by Jen Martin | Jul 2, 2017 | Gear, Technology, Travel Log, Voice Acting
Despite the heat, we’ve been out exploring a lot. We found the waterfall Sesquicentennial is known for, along with some pretty rad climbing trees. We also did a six mile bike trail that was gorgeous and nearly killed the kids. Note to self: bring more water...
by Jen Martin | Jun 28, 2017 | Gear, Mis' Hap (Our Bus), National Parks, Technology, Travel Log
And just like that, it was Saturday again. Time to say goodbye to Myrtle and start (slowly) making our way back north. Ellie had pointed out that Congaree National Park was pretty close to us, and several people (hello, Ingrams!) recommended that we try to hit any...
