Friends forever! What a fantastic story of love, love lost and love found again! It seems you're giving Indy gifts of travel, and the truths that anything is possible, and that real friendships transcend time! Excellent!
I was just looking through the list of those I Follow... and I saw your picture and wondered why you hadn't blogged for so long. I missed your blogs are they are so special. And then you posted this great blog! Thanks.
Nothing is more educational than travel. What a sweet heartwarming story. How nice these girls were able to reconnect. I hope that connection remains throughout their lives..
Happy story happy ending I love that you narrated this adventure through Indy's eyes. I can just imagine how thrilled she was when you told her about the trip!! Hope the girls are able to stay in touch, true friends ARE hard to find :)
Heartwarming Lessons I'm so glad that India got to reunite with her friend. She is learning many of life's hardest lessons at an early age, but doing so and having this experience will serve her well later on. It's also a lesson on what a committed, caring parent can accomplish --- where there is a will, there is a way! Best wishes to a wonderful family (or should I say two wonderful families?) Edwina
Such wisdom at such a young age! You are blessed with such a daughter. I hope that I can install such passion for traveling in my children (whenever they might come).
Where are you now? When are you getting back on the road? I literally have spent like 3 hours reading your blogs lol! Awesome job! Looking forward to a new entry soon... Following now! Thanks -Greg
Another poignant blog Beautifully resonate. It's often hard to explain to someone who doesn't travel the rationale behind day-to-day "sacrifice" making that allows for an immense wealth of experience to take place intermittently. "Things" just weigh you down, and vivid memories are worth more than all the forgotten little daily expenditures combined.
beautiful photo ...and a beautiful story. pretty touching and i agree with a lot of things that you said. nothing beats the experience of doing something for the first time, that one thing you've always dreamed of (and worked hard for). it's the lasting memories that make it all worth it. thanks for sharing. x
Love This I have been looking forward to a blog speaking to your first trip. What a great way to tell the story and not only incorporate the past but how it is enriching your daughter's life. If I may say that I was shocked that you could have been considered feisty, lol. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have a feeling it resonates with many of us in the TB community.
Moppin Floors and Tippin Cows I loved your story. I just returned from Paris a couple of weeks ago and still am having withdrawals. Glad to hear that your are teaching your Daughter about the wonders of travel. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming memories of your passion for travel.
sweet story When I was a student I met lots of people who had been to exotic places. I couldn't imagine how they paid for their travels, but I was so envious of them. I didn't start my traveling career in earnest until I was 40 and had a fat grant. Better late than never, I suppose.
clever child Great blog!... you daughter sounds amazing... I hope mine chooses Paris over a jet ski as well when the time comes... she's only 5 months so it'll still take a while, but I guess it's up to us to teach her well in that respect
Dreams and goals As I started reading your story I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Acquaintances can be so mean. I won't refer to Jeff as a friend. Your passion for travel has made your life rich and rewarding. Glad to hear your daughter understands at age ten what a joy it is to stand in front of the Eiffel Tower!
'To travel is to live, learn and love'. David! A delightful thought and one which I fully endorse.
'Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.' Ralph Waldo Emerson.
We have liitle use for 'things' in our lives, but travel lifts our souls.
David and Janice
The only menial work is work not done well, or done with a poor attitude. All work, done well and to the best of one\'s ability, is important and is rewarding in and of itself, regardless of the material compensation. The fact that you parlayed your seemingly menial job/s into an experience so much more rewarding than a \"thing\" shows an uncanny sense of self, delayed gratification, and maturity, especially for your then young years. Hooray for you....and yours. They are lucky to have you in their lives. All the best.
"A jet ski is fun...but seeing Paris was awesome!" How satisfying it must have been to hear that. I think the desire and appreciation of travel is probably learnt - none of my family, nor extended family has that pursuit of travel. That desire comes from other characteristics, such as a desire to learn and explore.
Another wonderful story about setting priorities... Your daughter is very intelligent...a jet ski is "just a thing. A thing that may not last long." By the way, the passion for travel is in the genes. My three kids got it from me.
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Andrea
Great story great mom
How wonderful! I'm sure they will remain lifelong friends!