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The 50+ Nomad Club

From Nomad Child to London Adult: An 18th Birthday Tale

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Jo Barnes
Aug 12, 2024
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It was my daughter’s 18th this week.

It feels like only yesterday her little forlorn face watched as her little pink bike (along with the rest of our belongings), were driven away by the guy we sold them to, for us to start our nomadic adventure.

It was in fact 14 years ago!

Since that fateful day she’s been to a school in Cyprus, two in Australia, a short stint back in the UK & then spent the bulk of her childhood growing up in Thailand.

An unconventional start to life for sure.

And as an emotionally resilient, well rounded, intelligent & funny young woman I’m pretty happy with the results! 😁

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