We have become good friends with a family from Brighton, England. We first met them in Chiang Mai and planned to meet again in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Vicki and Mike, a fellow nurse and teacher, along with their smart and enthusiastic daughters Amy (12) and Izzy (7). It eases the overwhelming prospect of exploring a new city if you have a friends along for the ride. It is especially great for the kids as they get to play Legos, watch movies and splash in the pool together while their parents relax and contemplate the next move. Our families are talking about overlapping houseswapping in the future so that we can stay in touch and continue traveling!
I will be so curious for our children to meet in ten years, as young adults, and see how they remember this time. It is such a unique experience to travel the world at such a young age and I know that it will forever shape their life’s direction. It is my hope that they leap forward into life, leaving fear behind and embrace the adventure. Life is too short.
Bochner Family Adventure 