Everything crossed and Pixie Dust

[alisonbestford]

Two and a half years ago my eldest DD (22) took time out from studying to go travelling

*Long story short*, she went for 6 months and decided that she preferred living in the middle of no-where, usually with no running water or electricity, existing day by day making and selling jewellery and juggling fire!
Never was a materialistic child my DD

Two days before our Italian trip she informed me that she was coming home but, as she's been travelling for the last 9 months (around South America) with no papers didn't know whether she might be sent to prison or Brazil

Anyway, 5 weeks later (she doesn't know how to rush ) and many phonecalls to the Embassy from *good old mum* it looks as though she has written permission, from immigration, to travel to Caracas (2 days away, on a bus, from the middle of nowhere she's been living ) to arrange a flight home

She's travelled alone for the most part and isn't certain whether her Venezuelan boyfriend will be accompanying her to Caracas but I know she's still frightened of the police stopping her on the way and trying to take her cash (not the most honest people some of them ), and I won't stop holding my breath until I know she's back in the UK, so any spare Pixie Dust would be much appreciated, along with the crossing of whatever anyone can cross for luck

And then, she's going to end up arriving home whilst we're in a caravan in the middle of Northumberland..............................
Still, I guess that's closer than Venezuela
Kids!

 

[saratogagirl]

Hi Alison

What an adventurer you have.

Sending lots of pixie dust and keeping everything crossed for you She will be home safely soon

 

[jen_uk]

It sounds like something out of an adventure film!! I hope she gets home safe and sound.

 

[Minniespal]

Sending lots and lots of

Keeping everything crosses that she arrives home safely

 

[alisonbestford]

It sounds like something out of an adventure film!!

Mmm, and then she tells that she's off again as soon as she's got some cash together.............................

 

[ariel75]

that would be my worst nightmare if my son was like that when he gets older nothing wrong with being independant but i would like him to rely on me still

 

[alisonbestford]

that would be my worst nightmare if my son was like that when he gets older nothing wrong with being independant but i would like him to rely on me still

Luckily kids are all so very different

DS (19 tomorrow) would never travel anywhere unless he was accompanied by a shedload of cash, his PS2, PC, cinema system, I-Pod, mobile phone, underfloor lighting and someone to cook his meals.
Oh, and don't forget the air-conditioned, luxury car..........................

 

[jen_uk]

DS (19 tomorrow) would never travel anywhere unless he was accompanied by a shedload of cash, his PS2, PC, cinema system, I-Pod, mobile phone, underfloor lighting and someone to cook his meals.
Oh, and don't forget the air-conditioned, luxury car..........................

Now that sounds like my kind of trip!!

 

[natalielongstaff]

hope she arrives home safely x x

 

[wideeyes]

lot's of pixie dust, hope she is home soon

 

[mandymouse]

Wow, she sounds like an adventurer

Sending lots of pixie dust for her safe arrival home

 

[carolfoy]

Sounds wonderful Alison, I so hope my son turns out to have the adventure gene, heres hoping she gets back safe and sound

 

[Strommie]

I did a lot of travelling when I was 19/20 and loved it, but looking back now, I don't know how I managed living so frugally Couldn't do it now at the grand old age of 33

Hope everything goes well for her

 

[Spook]

Best wishes and fingers crossed for your DDs safe homecoming

Jan

 

[Laurafoster]

WOW waht an adventure! Sounds great, hope she gets home safely!

 

[alisonbestford]

Not heard anything from her since yesterday so I'm hoping she's safely on her way to the Embassy

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

Sending

Wish I'd been brave enough to do some like that when I was young. Good luck to her, hugs for you, you must worry about her.

 

[alisonbestford]

hugs for you, you must worry about her.

Guess it keeps me out of mischief.........

 

[ariel75]

I did a lot of travelling when I was 19/20 and loved it, but looking back now, I don't know how I managed living so frugally Couldn't do it now at the grand old age of 33

Hope everything goes well for her

i always packed too much, even for a weekend away i can take two large bags so travelling all round different new and exciting places would probably break my back

 

[UKDEB]

Kids! Who'd have 'em? Our 2 are totally different from one another, too. Cause us grief in equal measure, though! I hope she finds her way safely home, Alison.