I'm impatiently waiting for Martin and Wille to return from Greece, apparently the flight was delayed for three hours. They just called from the airport to say they've landed.
One of the perks for Wille when he returns is that he gets to put a new pin on the world map! He's been to Greece before but not to that particular island.
The map is behind his bed and we each have a different pin color. Martin's are blue, mine green and Wille's are red. He changed his from white because he thought his travels weren't visible enough :)
Our next trip abroad is sheduled August 28th when Wille and I go to New York City for a long weekend. That will be Wille's first trip to the States. So exciting. I've been to NYC a few time already but I so look forward to see the sights with my son!
Love the use of the world map!
You and your husband are great parents =) reading posts about your family life makes me less nervous about the idea of becoming a parent.
Posted by: Helen | June 27, 2008 at 07:25 PM
This is a wonderful idea :)
Posted by: Concha | June 27, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Love the colors of the map - subtle and serene. Perfect for next to the bed. Is the relief on the map visual {if so, it's very realistic} or is the map actually raised?
Posted by: Jean | June 27, 2008 at 09:04 PM
I love it! Where did you get a map of that size and color? I can't seem to find anything similar when I've looked.
Posted by: Annady | June 27, 2008 at 09:26 PM
is that a little green pin I see in Rio de Janeiro????
:)
Posted by: Isadora | June 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I love this map idea ... I wonder if I have a wall large enough to do something similar ... hmmm?
Have fun on your trip here to the US!
Posted by: LizKnits | June 27, 2008 at 11:03 PM
This is such a wonderful idea - and a great decoration!
Posted by: Petra | June 27, 2008 at 11:39 PM
This is a very cool idea!
Posted by: d-ann | June 28, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Have you been to Australia? You didn't show it in your photos so I guess not?
Posted by: mel | June 28, 2008 at 09:32 AM
that's a wonderful idea! when you come to nyc, wille might really like this store in soho - http://kidrobot.com/ - go to shop, toys,kidrobot. you might like it, too! it's cool.
Posted by: cindy k | June 28, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Thank you all!
June,the map is actually a little creased... hmmm... glad it looks like it was meant to be:). The wall behind is an outside one and the temperature differences make the wall go weird on me.
Annady, I got the map in a mapshop in Stockholm. They sell maps, travel litterature and things like that. I think you can actually find map wall papers nowadays. Try google it!
Isadora, the little pin over there is in Vitoria and it's blue. Martin was there in 1977 as crew on a ship at the age of 16...
Mel, still haven't been over in Australia. Would love to go one day though :)
Cindy K, thank you so much for the tip! I checked the website out and I'm sure both Wille and I will love it. I can see a few things I'd like, that's for sure.
Posted by: Benita | June 28, 2008 at 04:54 PM
That is a great thing to do together! A good way to learn about the wolrd. :)
Posted by: AnnaA | June 29, 2008 at 07:49 AM
I love this idea!
There are so many great things about NYC. If you have a sweet tooth, check out Macaron Cafe which is on 36th Street at 7th Avenue - delicious! And Wille has to try some delicious NYC pizza - I recommend Gruppo in the East Village.
Posted by: alexis | June 30, 2008 at 05:23 PM
What a gorgeous room! It looks so relaxing. Great idea to have the map up, too.
Posted by: Rachel Shingleton | June 30, 2008 at 05:32 PM
I love the idea of posting where everyone in the family has been! What a cute idea. You could also give pins to guests and see where how far the circle goes! Great ideas on your blog - thanks!
Posted by: Kay Burklin | July 05, 2008 at 03:21 AM
How did you attach the map to the wall?
Love your blog
Posted by: Kalai (Petite_Sphinx) | November 19, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Kalai, I used spray adhesive but if I'd do it again I'd use wall paper paste.
Posted by: Benita | November 20, 2008 at 08:56 AM