Episode #208: Vacations vs. Trips!
Grace and Alvina are both back from their respective vacations (or trips?) and they discuss the differences and how they view time away.
I just wanted to remind everyone that you can get also free virtual classroom visit with me if you pre-order from the The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. The virtual visit will be on and about the Moon Festival in Sept—so lots of possible curriculum tie-ins! If you pre-order “Chinese Menu” from Porter Square Books , you will receive this enamel pin with your autographed book. Perfect for this upcoming year of the dragon—make sure you get your order in! Exclusive for pre-orders and only while supplies last.
How have you been?
Alvina and Grace are recording this episode TOGETHER in Northampton, MA. Alvina and Stephen just came back from a vacation in Vermont. Grace talks about her trip to Florida! Hear all about the heat, rides at Disney World, and the Harry Potter World!
Vacations vs. Trips
Grace and Alvina discuss their definitions of what a trips is and what a vacation is. A trip is when there is a scheduled agenda and a vacation is just the opposite. Alvina mentions her “trip” to Europe because there was a certain agenda, but it felt like a vacation.
Alvina’s definition of vacation is anytime she is away from work.
The book friends share some of their travel stories, talk about travel agents, and some of their childhood vacation memories.
Travel vacation advice: Don’t over-schedule!
Fortune Cookie Segment: Favorite Summer Food!
Grace: Ice Cream and salads!
Alvina: Watermelon and blueberries!
Gratefuls:
Grace is grateful that her family trip to Florida was successful and she’s so grateful to be home. She’s also been working on her 1-min myth video’s for Chinese Menu!
Alvina is grateful for maple creemee’s, nature, and the beautiful state of Vermont!
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