I understand that I only just posted, but I felt that it would not feel right to just include the wonderful, blissful and picturesque moments of our travels. We have had such a great start to this journey ... with everything going so smoothly with all our transfers, our bookings, our accomodations, our health. The boys have embraced it all and we have stepped into the world with an open heart and loads of trust. Maybe just a little too much trust...We just discovered while settling into our sleepers on the 12 hour ricketty train journey to Bangkok last night, that the kids were robbed sometime in the last few days. Their savings of over $200 combined has gone from their wallets. Funny though, because each wallet has $20 left in it - as much to say "I wanted to leave you some..." Mmmmm. I contemplate the karma of this but also understand that it is an old fashioned lesson in just not being careful enough.
The boys wallets have been left in our room most outings, buried in their napsacks, more or less forgotten by me. Careless of course, thinking about it now. Those that are close to me know that I am possibly too trusting - and maybe this is true. Ben was very upset and rightfully angry. It`s an awful feeling knowing someone has gone through your personal things. And I cannot pinpoint where and when this may have happened. But I have tried to make him realise that it`s not the end of world and that whoever took it must have needed it pretty bad - but had enough conscience to not take it all. I hate to see him become more cynical - as is in his nature already. I wanted him to not fear or mistrust people - but this is a real life lesson and the bottom line is that we need to be more vigilant. I just wish that it was my money - not theirs. But it could always have been much worse of course and it's certainly not a trip breaker - it was not passports, credit cards, or our entire belongings ... but I just wished that this news waited until we had got over our first bout of travelling sickness! Two days of severe stomach cramps, fever, body aches and leaking of fluids - from both ends. Both Ben and I became victim following our jungle adventure tour a couple of days ago ... just a few hours after my last post actually, describing the bliss of Thailand! Jordan remains unscathed so far (except for the sad look on his face everytime he looks into his wallet!).
So there is someone, somewhere walking around with more that a few weeks of Thai wages in Canadian dollars. Does this change the way I feel about Thai people - well, no. Not really. I just hope that the kids birthday money is being put to good use, for food or household supplies... And if taken by a tourist (which does not make sense logistically from thinking it over) ... then I hope they had a hell of a party and shared it with friends. Anyway, it is done. Taking from Buddhist teachings - I forgive. Though it may take Ben a little longer... Now just to get over this illness before we fly to India tomorrow... Send strength! xx
Sending strength and love your way...all part of the adventure! xo
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Victoria
31/8/2013 11:58:42 am
Thanks my friend! xx
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Steve
31/8/2013 08:07:00 am
Oh no! Hope everyone bounces back soon. Hey Ben, my wallet looks like that all the time---usually after Teresa gets in there!
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Victoria
31/8/2013 11:59:24 am
We got a laugh out of that Steve!!
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Hubby & Daddy
31/8/2013 08:17:23 am
I am way more concerned of you losing your sanity!
To quote you and your mum, "it's only money, we can always make more."
Stay safe love.
xo Me
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Victoria
31/8/2013 12:00:30 pm
Sanity is in tact - but talk me a few days into India!
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Chantale and dan
31/8/2013 12:56:34 pm
Oh dear... It's all part of the adventure I guess. Take care, and wish you a quick recovery. :)
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Victoria
1/9/2013 12:28:57 pm
Thanks! Miss you guys ... xx
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Betty
31/8/2013 11:14:56 pm
Hope you recover very soon, not fun to be robbed and sick but it will be a story you can tell for a long time. You are one tough guy Ben, you will do well.
Love,
Betty
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Victoria
1/9/2013 12:31:13 pm
A friend came up with a better title to our last blog "Robbery and Dysentry"! Thanks for your support and kind words Betty xx
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Betty
31/8/2013 11:16:47 pm
Sorry that post was intended for Ben but that is okay. Victoria you too are one strong amazing person, I know this will only be a small bump in the journey. Hope you feel better soon.
Hugs,
Betty
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Lisa
1/9/2013 01:37:24 am
Bummer but I agree to think that the money was needed and went to good use. Let it go. Ben, don't be angry, it was probably someone admiring your wealth and by that I mean health and family and Canadian citizenship. You are someone to look up too. And the person was kind as they left some money.
Hope you guys are feeling better soon. Perhaps that's your 'vaccine' and you will be good for the rest of the trip.
Continue to stay safe,
xo Lisa
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victoria
1/9/2013 12:27:59 pm
Thanks Lisa - a great lesson for us for sure. Lets hope this is our vaccine! xx
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Lisa Boulay
2/9/2013 11:22:53 pm
Sending you lots of Sat Naams!!
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tamara
3/9/2013 04:58:12 am
talk about highs & lows....I thought that the kids would gain life lessons only from all the positive amazing & awesome experiences/sights, but now I see you've been presented with an unexpected more negative learning experience. it's all about balance in the end....i'm sure this is it for the lows & am confident that your kids are in the right "hands" for taking this in stride. continue with the posts & keep having fun :)
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Victoria
6/9/2013 02:25:46 am
Yes... balance is the key to it all. And India is surely the best teacher for highs and lows. So much contrast in the world xx
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Greg
3/9/2013 09:37:08 am
Sorry to hear about the robbery guys but like someone above me said, it will be just another part of the story in a few months. Good luck with the scoots. :)
Vic, I'm having a little glass of Wolf Blass Yellow for you. Trying to forget about my own home sickness here in Toronto.
Love you guys,
Greg
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Victoria
6/9/2013 02:29:31 am
Have been thinking of you my friend... hope you are settling in.
Had my first glass on Indian wine tonight ... interesting!
Cheers, stay happy , dream big xx
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