I just wanted to let all parents of gappers know that it is actually harder than one thinks keeping in touch with home. I had no idea. When you are travelling the days pass quickly, the new countries and the new experiences come thick and fast and they don't allow alot of spare time. You are negotiating the language, finding a room/campsite to stay in, sorting out food and on top of this trying to 'see the sights'. All this is, of course, wonderful - it is what you wanted - the smells, sights and customs of somewhere new and exciting but... Whilst family 'back home' wait patiently (and perhaps in some cases not so patiently) for news, the 'gapper' is probably (hopefully) occasionally trying to find an internet connection or a cafe that doesn't charge
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