Decades ago, BM Carroll had the only dry eyes at her family farewell from Cork airport. Now her children are 18 and 20, and the shoe is on the other foot
Every backpacker sets off on their adventure with hope and excitement packed tightly alongside their clothes. And every parent waves them off with trepidation and a plea: “Come home safe.”
Travelling is a rite of passage for the young; parents know they must let them go, to grow and see how other people live. They’ll come home older, wiser and better for the experience. Won’t they?
