[21twelve]

I just recently asked my mom that. How in the world did they let me go back packing by myself, in other states sometimes for weeks on end. Starting when I was 15!? Or a three-week canoe trip by myself when I was 16? Were they nuts!

She replied “I wondered about that too. But you were very convincing in your abilities, and you were an “old” 15. I look at my kids the same age today and think “no way!”

Although with the back-packing I usually saw people every day. The canoe trip was more remote. Went 6 days without seeing anyone. And of course no cell-phones or anything back then.

Prayers for this young and adventurous girl.

[Persevero]

I can understand the backpacking; presumably you were with others and could offer mutual aid. The solo canoe, no, I can’t understand that.

Glad you enjoyed yourself and have good memories. Many such teens do. I do not mean to disparage the parents. Just to sympathize with GeronL’s questions. I think they were reasonable and not “dumping.”

[RobRoy]

>>The canoe trip was more remote.<<

Simple tip for canoe trips: When you hear banjo music, paddle faster.

[valkyry1]

6 days without seeing anyone is better than running into the wrong person.