Mum And Dad
You both looked at me with an amused smile and sadness in your eyes.
My excited ramblings about needing to escape my comfort zone and live my life confused you.
Wasn’t life already good here?
I gave a million reasons as I tried to justify this knot in my stomach.
My heart longed for newness, lands I’d never seen and people I’d never met.
It wasn’t easy to explain.
I talked as knowledgeably as I could about the Contiki Tour to the Thai Islands.
I was going to learn to dive around, the mountains I was going to climb, the cultures, food and history I wanted to learn.
You asked me if this was what I really wanted, I said my heart desires it.
We talked, but my mind was already made up.
You asked me how I was going to do it, and you let me ramble on about buses, trains and budgets and more.
I said to mum and dad don't worry Contiki has it all covered.
Through all your fears, you supported me anyway.
Your words of encouragement and love, gave me the green light to chase adventure.
My journey would never have happened without you, I am grateful.
We cried, we hugged, with promises to keep in touch. Even back then, deep down, we knew that things would never be the same again.
I would be reborn with a wealth of memories and knowledge
I’ve learnt that I can do it.
Travelling is a privilege and one I’m eternally grateful for.
All those fears disappeared and the sheer wonder and freedom I feel every single day is what I was running to.
I know I’ve changed and I couldn’t help it.
I am still me, but well I’m different too.
I love my travelling life and I’ve learnt to be content and at peace.
I love you both, but I love travel too.
All you’ve got to do is decide to go and the hardest part is over.
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