We have recently been a part of a 'flat traveler' exchange.  This was the first time I'd ever done anything like this and so I wasn't sure what to expect.  I was not disappointed and it was very exciting to get our 'traveler' back last week with his little package of goodies!

This is our traveler.  He's a Canadian Goose that my dd drew and we had him laminated.



We sent him all the way over the Atlantic Ocean to a family in Northern Ireland.  Here is the package that he was returned with:



It was so exciting for the kids to see what was inside!  They even sent treats!  They put lots of work into filling our little 'travel log' as well as making their own book filled with postcards and interesting information about Northern Ireland.



One of my favourite items was a sachet made from Irish Linen.  It was beautiful and I could feel the quality in the linen.  My mom was born in Northern Ireland and so to have something like that was special.
Here it is with a sample of the flax and linen thread from the Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen factory:



We are still working on getting our package together to send back. It sure is a neat thing for the kids to do and I would do it again!

(I stand corrected.  It is not a Canadian Goose, but a Canada Goose!  Thanks R!)

What a fun idea! But I challenge you on the term you use to describe the bird ... according to Wikipedia - "The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a goose belonging to the genus Branta native to North America. It is sometimes called 'Canadian Goose', although that is not considered to be strictly correct according to the American Ornithological Union and the Audubon Society.[2][3] According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first citation for Canada Goose dates back to 1772." :)

What a wonderful idea! I have not heard of "flat traveling" before. How do you go about it? Enjoy your goodies! -- Amy

Sandpiper,

It will always be a Canadian Goose and
we are proud of it EH ? [0=

We have to HAVE our pride too in our country.

I LOVED hearing about your flat travels. Maybe you can send it to us and we will fill it with Kootenay stuff. [0=

I am STILL recuperating from the shopping ! Oh please tell you dd I went bead shopping in Redmond, Wa.

Sending blessings and ((hugs))

That is so neat! I too would love to know how to do this.

Blessings, Melissa