Ellen Knihy

When Peter asked Ellen to marry him some fifty years ago she asked what he thought their life would be like. He answered, I will show you the world. Their own Grand Tour has taken them to seven continents and over a hundred thirty countries, and to favorite sites many dozens of times. Their love of history, geography and wildlife has led them to explore the Polar Regions, the African savanna, and the ruins of great civilizations. In this volume, they recount not only the best venues but share their practical insights into how to plan a perfect trip.

This charming novel follows the adventures of Aunt Ellen and her pupils during a week at the idyllic Beech Grove. It is a heartwarming story of love, learning, and the joys of childhood.