He's off to Hong Kong

There were tears....

Brave Ben - it's a big deal  - not least because of the protests there but also because he's on his own, completely out of his comfort zone and leaving his long term girlfriend Ellie (and us).  Hooray for him that he is taking this opportunity.

I did the the travelling thing too when I was in my early 20's.  Life changing stuff which is why I've always  encouraged  it in my children but I recognise the emotional impact.