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I'm going to see my daughter in Germany 8 days and I feel frozen.? |
Travel Info I am scared to go throught customs, scared to leave my husband and dogs (I never really go anywhere). I'll be gone a month. I afraid I'll cry all the way over there. I am just plain aold frightened. Can anyone help with ideas? Travel Tips Relax, for starters....it's not like you'll be completely cut off from home. There's email and phone, and while somewhat expensive, it's pretty easy to call the US from Germany. As for customs & travelling, it's easier than you think. At customs, they'll just check your passport, ask you a few questions (travelling for business or pleasure, anything to declare, etc.) and that's it. Last fall, when I went to Germany, it took me a whopping 10 minutes to get through customs. Your husband & dogs will be fine, and since you're staying with your daughter, checking in with them should be no problem. A month is a long time to be gone for your first trip (which I'm assuming this is), but you may be surprised how short it seems. Embrace the experience; no everything will not be like home. It's not supposed to be. Let your daughter be your guide, but don't be afraid to venture out on your own once in a while. Germany is a beautiful country, and generally very-visitor friendly. the Germans themselves tend to be a bit more formal than most Americans, but they're friendly people who are usually willing to help out. Really, though, there's no reason to be afriad. To make yourself more comfortable, get online & do a little reading about the place you're going. One of my favorite pages is htttp://www.bensbauernhof.com -- it's just a bunch of folks from the US who like traveling in Germany, Bavaria in particular. You've got a fantastic trip ahead of you, and everyone's afraid of the unknown or unfamiliar. For a first time overseas trip, you're going to a relative's, and you're going to one of the safer and more tourist-friendly places in Europe. So just relax, trust your daughter, learn a little about where you're going, and enjoy the experience!! :o) Others Ya! Ummmm snap out of it!!! Jeez! Live a little!!!.... You should go paces and do things with your life!! Cant be cooped up forever..what kind of life style is that? Don't know how old you are, but I feel the same way the older I get. I'm 42. Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I do know how you feel. Once you get over with your daughter you may be distracted for a while from what you miss. Do you have to stay a whole month? I think a couple of de-e-ep breaths will help. Then, try to think of this as an adventure! Adventures don't come too often in life, and this sounds like a great one! It's okay to be nervous, but think of all the great memories you're going to make with your daughter!! Have a great adventure!!!! Why are you scared? I would not be scared. If you are with your daughter why be scared? Say a prayer before you leave and after you get there. Things will be fine. Worrying will ruin your trip. You to have fun so I would think of positive things. It is perfectly fine to cry when you see your daughter of when you leave. If you cry at any other time people will think you are weird or crazy. That may cause you problems when going through customs. Germany is not all that bad of a country. The pastor at the church I go to and his wife have gone there and so has my brother. They were not scared and thought Germany was a wonderful place. How old are you? Have you ever flown before? Have you ever been to any other country besides the United States? shake it off , its good too get away.. well thats awesome that you get to see your daughter well i have 2 answers 1 is maybe take your husband with you and leave the dog with a family member to take care of him then you would feel better or take a deep breath and calm down and think how happy your daughter is to see you so calm down and take a deep breath. |
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