It's been 30 years to the day since my daughter, Tenpin, flew off to Bangkok with her friend Karen to begin their gap year tour of the world.
I don't know how many countries she visited, but it was lots. She was away for about a year.
Like all young gap year travelers, she worked her way as she went. Picking Tomatoes here, and Baby Sitting there. She did whatever came her way to pay her passage. Not once did she write home for funds.
She recently posted a load of photos on Facebook from her trip, amongst which was her passport photo (above) from the time.
She loved Australia so much that she now lives there, and has done for over 20 years.
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A lovely photo. You must be proud of her.
Yes, she now looks after Australia's power supply. Or some of it.
If I was young again (and thank The Lord I am not) but knew what I know now, I would probably take a job/qualifications that were needed in New Zealand or possibly Australia and make my life there. I love my Scottish life but I'm very glad that I'm 80 and not 8.
I must agree. I think the UK is on a slippery slope, and no-one seems prepared to do anything about it. In fact they simply make it worse.
You have amazing children. Brought up by amazing parents I guess.
Spit spit spit. Begone any envious eyes
I wish "gap year" had been a thing here. I didn't really start traveling until I was 30 and saddled with adult responsibilities.
All three of our children did 'gap years', one even took two years over it. I don't think we're amazing, just tolerant.
It all started after my time. I think it was in the 80's when it became almost obligatory.
Beautiful young woman. You and Lady M mixed a good batch.
In most cases, travel is life changing and gap year experiences mold people in many ways. I've known many Brits that ultimately made very successful lives in Canada, US, and Australia. Are your grandsons enjoying NYC?
My British sister-in-law has a grandson currently attending a US university.
Today, the sky is the limit.
We did our best!
The boys returned at the weekend; they had a wonderful time. And somehow, took it all in their stride. Very 'adult'.
Time flies - 59 years 6 months since I set off for my gap year in New Zealand.
From memory it used to be called O.E. for Overseas Experience!
When will you be getting back?
A lovely daughter, Cro. Our younger girl went off round the world for a year after uni and came back a wonderful adult. before her return I was lectured, 'if she comes back covered in tattoos and piercings SAY NOTHING!'
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