Lauren & Ian

Surviving traveling as a couple

Most single travellers we have meet have asked how Ian and I managed to travel together, particulary 24 x 7, and especially for so long. I am honest and tell them thats its all been too easy, actually. But some people just do no seem to understand this though, so I will explain more, and tell them what I think has helped. Like the following....we are older and wiser, so this probably helps with being patient, easy going and level headed. Both of us do not really get stressed and we do not take things too seriously. We know what is actually important and just what is not. We always had our own double rooms with bathroom, which meant that we had our own space, compared with having to share doom rooms with all kinds of interesting people. And we liked not rushing and taking things quite slowly, which meant that we did not get sick and tired of traveling. What can I say will be a good thing about stopping traveling. Well the only things I can think of is, not having to wear a money belt, and having a fridge and cupboards full of food that you can just go to anytime you want to eat something, instead of eating out all the time. But that is about it! I have loved traveling for the past 22 months. I have seen the most amazing places and met some wonderful people, that I hope our friendships will continue. Now, how do we manage to visit the rest of the world in our lifetimes?

What now you may ask?

Our adventure is all but over with 4 days left, (after 22 months) as we fly back to the UK on the 1st of June 2006. What happens now, you may ask? Well my application to the new UK Social Work governing body has been processed in record time, which allows me to work back in the UK, which it very good news. Just need to wait for the Police Check. Have had interest from an old employer, so hopefully something comes from this, as I need work for 10 weeks, before we head to Australia for a Wedding and a visit in September. We plan on staying with Ians old house mate in London for the 3 months that we are there, and look forward to catching up with everyone.

Map of South America