Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Marco Polo
Today I learned that Marco Polo spent 24 years traveling in the Orient, including Mongolia and various parts of China. He started when he was 17. He brought back an exhaustive knowledge of the cultures of the East. He traveled with his father, Nicolo, and his uncle, Maffeo. 24 years is a significant chunk of time. I have been in the workforce in education 35 years. I wonder if anyone wants to know about my travels. Likely not. Marco didn't write his own book, but a close friend wrote it all down. Anyway, some worthwhile things take a long time.
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Dad,
ReplyDeleteTrue, it would probably take a long time, but I would be interested in your comments about your travels. As I mentioned to Mom the other day, I am reading Gramdma Bybee's autobiography--and it is so interesting! It actually has really given me great perspective and insight both into the time period in which she lived, but also into her personality and my heritage.
It would be a great gift to future generations if you would document your thoughts and observations.
Love you Dad!