We picked up Chloe last night from Volleyball practice at another school where she plays with a club team. Practice ended at 7:30 PM and it was already quite dark, as we walked up to the gym, we noticed a number of bikes, gym bags, soccer and rugby shoes just sitting outside with no concern for any of it being taken away. We certainly do feel safer here - it isn't anything to see a young girl/boy walking a long a street at night when it is dark and they don't seem to have a care. Our first instinct was to pull over and pick them up when we got here, but have learned that is the norm. One great advantage of living here is a real sense of safety.
Sometimes you find advantages when you are least expecting it. It is good that you all feel safe there. It always eases a mom and dads mind. You probably wouldn't have the security that you feel now if it wasn't for seeing things like that.
ReplyDeleteI am not so sure that bikes and sports equipment would still be there when you came back for them in some cities in the states. . It is nice to know that there are still places in the world where you feel safe and secure. Don't we wish everyone could feel that sense of security? It is a shame that all can't.
Love,
Mom and Pop