While traveling, we learn as much about ourselves as we do about the cultures around us. Each new place forces us to examine facets of life from a new perspective. Thank goodness.
South Africa forced us to think a lot about racism. Not a subject for polite dinner conversation and certainly not a normal post for the blog. But South Africa doesn’t allow the subject of racism to hide and, when brought into the light, we were forced to reexamine our hearts and minds on what is the deal?!?! With the U.S. boiling over, it became even more imperative to scrutinize racism within our world and within each of us.
Read our thoughts in The Root of (Most) Evil. And, if serious isn't your style today, here's a children's poem we wrote to help discuss racism with little ones. We hope you enjoy the story of a very brave Panda from an Indian Zoo.
The Root of (Most) Evil