Hubby and I were not born rich so we were not given the privelge of travelling overseas while we were growing up. Back then, it was very costly to travel (well, it still is, right?)
Anyway, when we got together as bf-gf, our careers just started as well. Well, I don't know with this guy but after only 2 months into the relationship, he already suggested that we open a joint account. I also wanted one but I didn't push the idea since I already learned my lesson from my previous relationship. But at the end of the day, I agreed.
Family responsibilities (we helped out in the expenses at our respective families/homes) and our joint account prevented us from travelling (outside the country)together. It prevented me from travelling outside the Philippines even if I wanted to. Well, this was aside from the fact that my father really didn't allow me to go out with him on out-of-town trips without Alvin asking permission on my behalf and telling my Papa all the details of that trip. We had out-of town trips together during our bf-gf stage, one was in Fort Ilocandia with his family. The second one was in Puerto Galera with his BE brods. Third one was with my sister going to Baguio. The last one that I can think of was in Zambales with my family. Hubby was usually with us when my family spends the weekend at Westin (now Sofitel).
We were not really in a hurry to travel because we know we have a lifetime to do that. But of course, we still had this longing of travelling to other countries. Sadly, it is the first one to go when a new need arises (Remember the movie UP? That was why I was crying the whole time I was watching it!)
Blogging about our ref magnets collection a couple of days ago made me yearn to travel outside Australia. No hurry for us.
Hubby and I decided that when we go outside Australia we would prefer that we do it as a family. Not alone --> not just the two of us. (Of course, that would be a bonus, but if we are to fund teh trip ourselves, we will do it as a FAMILY). We both want that our children's first memory of a particular country includes their Papa and Mama. I was actually inspired by my friend Mitch, who also took her whole family in a European vacation. It's expensive and hard to travel with kids, but I think it will pay-off in the future.
I think it's different when you travel as a family. It is more expensive, tiring and harder BUT it's happier and more fulfilling as a parent. Minsan lang sila bata. If they grow up and decide to travel again, they can still do so, but that would be a different case, since they already have to pay for it (or we can if I win the lotto, why not?).
Anyway, as I've said, we already have a short list of countries we wish to visit as a family but we will have to wait a while when:
a. the kids are a bit older, both of them can already remember the trip/s
b. when we have enough funds for these travels
c. when all of our passports are already BLUE, making it easier for us to go to countries which normally require a visa if we still use our Phil passports
We would like to grab the opportunity of travelling with them while we are still physically capable. I hope we will be given the chance to make this simple dream a reality, SOON. :)
