Comments on: My New Travel Companions

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0000

In reply to Justin Hamlin. I have a feeling they'll return when he's kiteboarding. Lol

By: Justin Hamlin

Justin Hamlin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Rest assured, your 2 little friends will quickly fall by the wayside, probably somewhere in the middle of the first plane ride. Trust your instincts, and hey, trust Tigger. You two are going to have a blast.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:16:00 +0000

In reply to Lisa @chickybus. Thank you! I thought as we'd get closer, I'd feel even more anxiety, but so far excitement is winning with only a fleeting, occasional visit from my annoying "friends." :)

By: Lisa @chickybus

Lisa @chickybus — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0000

I can understand how you feel. It’s an exciting experience to have but a huge change, which can be intimidating. Perhaps if you stay with a family at some point(s) along the way, homestay situation or otherwise, it might help you feel less nomadic and more ‘at home’ if you need or want that. When I did that in Jordan, it was great….made me feel comfortable.

Just want to say that I admire you and I think this will be wonderful for both of you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:01:00 +0000

In reply to Steve. Once I ask myself if I'll regret it, that's the end of the discussion usually.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0000

Fear is only natural when making a big decision like this. Just keep on reminding yourself of why you want to do this and how you would regret it if you didn’t do it and you’ll stay right on track. I know that when I start to doubt or fear a big decision, I just look into the future and imagine myself regretting how I let fear make my decisions for me. It always works.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:13:00 +0000

In reply to Theodora. I'm rolling with it. Just not enjoying it. :-)

By: Theodora

Theodora — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:11:00 +0000

You will get over the anxiety. It’s the best thing you’ll ever do, something most people never get to do, so I think stay focused on that, and just roll with the anxiety.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0000

In reply to Adam. Glad you caught yourself, because I was going to say "EVERY minute?" I don't think so. LOL

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:29:00 +0000

It’s totally natural to feel this way before your journey. My wife and I felt so many of the same emotions before our RTW, and we didn’t have any children with us, so I’m sure that adds a whole new layer. I can assure you, though, once you arrive at your first destination, all those fears and doubts will be gone. And they’ll be replaced by the best feelings in the world–FREEDOM and EXCITEMENT!! I know right now it’s hard to envision, but once you’re gone, you’ll laugh at all the doubt and concerns you had. It WILL be the experience of a lifetime, for both you and your son, and you’re going to love every minute of it (well, maybe not EVERY minute, but the vast majority of them). 🙂