Off she goes...

The Teen is on a French Tour since Friday evening! I have had one sms from her since then! I presume she is having the best time of her life!

The rest I had some information from another mother... They had missed their connecting flight, but apparently that was not something big to complain about...

I had to wipe a few tears on Friday, to which the Teen was very surprised! Even the Toddler had a crying fit when she realised the Teen was leaving... For real! But The Teen was all smiles!

When I told The Teen that I am not going to sms her every day, because of the cost involved...What did she say. "Please not! Heaven forbid!"

*sigh* I am getting a mini exercise in how it feels when they go off into the big wide world?
It seems my job is done!

The French students on Friday at the airport

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Advice to a teen going on a Paris/London tour

It has finally arrived. The Teen is nearly on her way to Paris and London. The excitement has finally caught on, and we are super excited with her! It is going to be the best ever holiday!


As a mom I am a bit (a lot, actually!!) worried, and I am thinking of all the things I should tell/warn my daughter before she goes.

I got some advice on Tuesday’s post, as well as on Twitter:

Ronel (my sister):

• Don't spend all your time overseas in shops, but walk, walk, walk and see all the sights and don't wait for another time.
• Take lots of photos!
• Take time to chat with the locals.
• Hear the sounds and listen to the music.
• You can sleep when back home again.
• Enjoy!!

@Mauruschka:

• Don’t take a red rose flower from a young French guy or any person… they target people and then…just tell her not to take it (Apparently it is not urban legend, but reality. I had to ask.)
• When someone offers you a bracelet, say no, even if they offer it for free, say no!

My own advice:

• Be always aware of the surroundings, and do not go where it feels unsafe. Gut feelings should never be underestimated!
• Also to stay in groups, or in pairs! Always let someone know where you are.
• Do not try to buy stuff for everybody, but rather spend money on experiences and places to see. Buy something special for yourself!

A colleague's suggestion:

•  Do not drink too much cooldrink/bubbly (hope not!) in the plane, but rather stay with water. It helps against jet-lag!

I hope we’ve got it covered?

My best wishes are going with you, Arnia, and we will miss you!

Love, Mom!