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**edelweiss** · 12-03-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by revakb2

No, you never stop worrying. Safe travels, David, and call mom often.

**wkomorow** · 12-03-2012, 09:56 AM

Wanderlust is such a wonderful thing. Personally, I wish I was 22 and only responsible for myself again. I think what he is doing is fun. When I was his age, I was in college in Poland (as an exchange student) and decided to hike the mountains throughout southern Poland and northern (then )Czechoslovakia with just a backpack, a bedroll, travel documents (they were communist countries at the time and you needed internal papers to travel) and a very few dollars in my pocket. Stopped off where I wanted, when I wanted. No plans, no maps, nothing. Subsisted on tea, beer, bread, cheese, and apples - all of which were cheap. No phone, no incoming mail, nothing. Most enjoyable time of my life. Never felt unsafe or concerned.

He will be fine. Never been to Australia but several of my students have taken the junior years abroad there and describe it as a magnificent place, and Italy is wonderful to travel in. Both are very safe countries for young travelers. He will be creating memories for a lifetime.

**sassy's mommy** · 12-03-2012, 10:02 AM

Sending warm wishes for safe travels for David. Sue, as moms we never stop worrying when they go on adventures. Hope he has a wonderful vacation. I am sure you will hear from him often.

**Sylie** · 12-03-2012, 10:41 AM

Oh jeese, I was so relieved that it was something fun and happy that you are worried about. We worry because we know what mischief we got into at that age.

**Snowball Pie's Mommi** · 12-03-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Summergirl73

Sue, he's not even my child and now I'm worried for him, so I'm not sure that it's even just a Momma thing

. On the positive side, he is obviously a very responsible person and good for him for not taking life and "details" TOO seriously. A "responsible free spirit" is a great combination. Please keep us posted on his adventure

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Oh, I love what Bridget says!

Sue, I think all of us worry about David's allergies ... because he is your son and we know how much you love him ... and, we love you.

However, I agree with Bridget ... that your son is obviously a very responsible person. With that, I am sure he will be in touch with you often ... so, hopefully, that will help time go somewhat faster for you ... until he is back home again.

David is so lucky to be visiting Australia. I have a friend who was there on vacation for a month and loved it! And, then after Oprah took her fans on that fabulous trip to Australia and I saw how beautiful it is ... well, I would love to go myself!

Sue, David will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure he will do fine though! And, again ... I am sure he will keep in touch with you.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-03-2012, 11:19 AM

You will always worry, he is your baby. Sending prayers and hugs to you.

**MoonDog** · 12-03-2012, 11:24 AM

Sue, your son will have an amazing time and my prayer will be for safe travels for him, peace of mind for you. And no, we never stop worrying...

**maltese manica** · 12-03-2012, 11:33 AM

Prayers to you and your son for his travels!

**donnad** · 12-03-2012, 12:43 PM

Sue, as a mother I am right there with you. I myself am such a worrier when my daughter travels. The bottom line is we will never stop worrying.

I am sure he will have a great time and everyhting will be fine. I will tell you not to worry but you will anyway!

**Maglily** · 12-03-2012, 01:15 PM

I've been to Perth and Melbourne but spent most of my time in Melbourne and it's very easy to find your way around and felt very safe. I did a few day tours on my own, while my friend spent her days doing a course for work. He'll love it, he can go skiing there too.

12-03-2012, 10:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
sassy's mommy Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Sassy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 16,490	Sending warm wishes for safe travels for David. Sue, as moms we never stop worrying when they go on adventures. Hope he has a wonderful vacation. I am sure you will hear from him often. __________________ Pat & Sassy.....Life is good!

12-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,401	Oh jeese, I was so relieved that it was something fun and happy that you are worried about. We worry because we know what mischief we got into at that age. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

12-03-2012, 11:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,479	You will always worry, he is your baby. Sending prayers and hugs to you. __________________

12-03-2012, 11:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,285	Sue, your son will have an amazing time and my prayer will be for safe travels for him, peace of mind for you. And no, we never stop worrying... __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

12-03-2012, 12:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
donnad Maltese Guru Name: Donna Dog's Name: Chloe & Summer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,829	Sue, as a mother I am right there with you. I myself am such a worrier when my daughter travels. The bottom line is we will never stop worrying. I am sure he will have a great time and everyhting will be fine. I will tell you not to worry but you will anyway! __________________

12-03-2012, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,030	Wanderlust is such a wonderful thing. Personally, I wish I was 22 and only responsible for myself again. I think what he is doing is fun. When I was his age, I was in college in Poland (as an exchange student) and decided to hike the mountains throughout southern Poland and northern (then )Czechoslovakia with just a backpack, a bedroll, travel documents (they were communist countries at the time and you needed internal papers to travel) and a very few dollars in my pocket. Stopped off where I wanted, when I wanted. No plans, no maps, nothing. Subsisted on tea, beer, bread, cheese, and apples - all of which were cheap. No phone, no incoming mail, nothing. Most enjoyable time of my life. Never felt unsafe or concerned. He will be fine. Never been to Australia but several of my students have taken the junior years abroad there and describe it as a magnificent place, and Italy is wonderful to travel in. Both are very safe countries for young travelers. He will be creating memories for a lifetime.

12-03-2012, 11:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 2,003	Prayers to you and your son for his travels!

12-03-2012, 01:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Maglily Maltese Guru Name: Brenda Dog's Name: Jodi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NL, Canada Posts: 8,052	I've been to Perth and Melbourne but spent most of my time in Melbourne and it's very easy to find your way around and felt very safe. I did a few day tours on my own, while my friend spent her days doing a course for work. He'll love it, he can go skiing there too. __________________

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