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[Purplecat]

Does that really need stating? It says on insurance documentation that you must take it with you, or at least the phone and reference number, but with the best will in the world, sometimes these things get forgotten. This situation will have come about either by accident or from young men being silly. Remembering back to my own teenage years, I'd probably bet on the latter. And it doesn't really matter. If it was a serious safety issue, I'm sure Pepperpot would have warned people.

And like you said, the important thing is that he's ok now and maybe has learned a lesson that will see him to old age.

Originally Posted by PeteandSylv

But learning from it is useful as is illustrating a point to others who may find themselves in a similar situation if they don't prepare correctly as happened here.

Pete

[pepperpot7]

Originally Posted by Purplecat

Actually, Pepperpot, my reply was not a negative comment, but sticking up for you after an extremely rude and inappropriate comment. My comment was deleted as it no longer had any relevance when the rude and vicious comment was deleted.

I am a mother of an 8 year old and her mistakes are yet to be made, but it'll happen. I pointed out to the person that all people make mistakes and bad choices and that this thread was not about making smart Alec comments but giving advice should anyone wish to give it.

Pete it's heartening to see that you have such responsible children, but it's hardly going to help Pepperpot! And however he got his injuries, it was the fallout that was being dealt with. Crowing over the situation is no substitute.

So very sorry but thought you had made the negative comment (though I didnt see what the comment was as it had been deleted before I got back on forum) - thank you very very much for sticking up for my son, it is very much appreciated.

[pepperpot7]

Originally Posted by PeteandSylv

As a parent of 3 children I am pleased to say that 2 of them have managed to travel the world on their personal adventures, one of them for around 3 years. They are of similar age to yours. They had their appropriate documentation including insurance, researched their locations prior to arrival, partied like mad and had a great life experience meeting lots of people. I won't say they were never in danger, my son got caught in riots with shooting on the streets and suffered various illnesses on the way but they knew how to behave appropriately and responsibly and deal with their situations.

I am glad that your son has returned home and has no lasting injuries and I expect that he has learned a lot from his experience.

By the way you still have not said what caused your son to be admitted to hospital in the first place.

Pete

It must be nice to have perfect children in this day and age and I appauld you and your wife. My child is hardworking and took on 3 jobs to be able to afford his first trip abroad with his friends. I do not count Germany, Spain, France, Italy, America nor Africa as he was travelling with us. My son did take out insurance but as I said he panicked - as for the cause, well Pete, I think you already know the answer to that one without me having to go into any detail...