The World: My Classroom!

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” ~St. Augustine

Cher’s students discover Picasso’s “Guernica” on a side street in Rome!
P.C. Cher B. May 2005

“Professor Cher! There’s the Guernica!” “No, it can’t be. The Guernica is in Spain. We’re in ROME!” “NO! It’s there! Right down that street!”

And sure enough…they were right–sort of! They had discovered a true-to-size replica of Picasso’s famous “Guernica” on a side street in Rome, Italy. This mosaic copy was created outside a convention center in Rome during the time of our visit. I was so proud that my students connected the dots to recognize and identify this masterpiece, so totally out of context!

The world – my classroom – and what a great classroom it is! As I transition from teaching in the classroom to sharing my discoveries in this blog – I invite you to join me as my fellow traveler – and student! Join me as I continue my adventures into the world in my Backyard, my Country (the United States) and the World!

Travel Dates in My Backyard

The pandemic slowly released its grip on us. During the summer of 2021, I embarked on Travel Dates with friends and with my favorite fellow traveler, my fabulous husband, Skip. We explored the world and world-class cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul just outside our back door in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest of the United States of America. I viewed them through the eyes of traveler as if I was visiting the area for the first time. I look forward to having you join me!

Click here for our Adventures & Travel to our Backyard, Introduction & Index Page

Travel in My Country: The USA

Growing up in the mid-20th century, our parents instilled a spirit of adventure in my sister and me as we traveled around the United States. We discovered the rich treasures of our home state and our country through road trips as we drove and camped across America. We learned how to plan itineraries, read maps, and pitch a tent! The budget, time and itineraries varied from year to year, but the goal was the same: DISCOVER and ENJOY THE WORLD AROUND YOU! And the Travel Bug was securely planted!

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Travel Around the World

My yearning for the expansion of my travel adventures grew as I did. I ventured across international boundaries into Canada and Mexico with my family.

Living on the East Coast of New York City and Gulf Coast of Florida as a young adult provided in-depth opportunities to explore areas in the USA outside the Midwest.

Exploring and cruising the islands of the Caribbean and West Indies during our honeymoon instilled a life-long love of travel by cruise ship.

Teaching Intercultural Studies Classes in the early 21st century culminated in my leading groups of high school/college students abroad to Europe and the Middle East.

My Bucket List of places to visit continues to grow as I continue to travel! My husband (and favorite travel partner!) and I are working on that Bucket List. I look forward to sharing these adventures in this blog!

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Click here for our Adventures & Travel to China Introduction & Index Page

Travel: Backyard

Travel: USA

Travel: World

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