So Far So Good...

[Ayumbar]

Hi all!

A big thank you for your wishes.

RickyR - In relation to your question, she currently lives outside of the Phillipines. For this reason,I will goto meet her where she is working. Also her parents live abroad with her also, so I will get to meet then on the intial visit. If things go well, we will then meet again in Phillipines a few months later.

Will update soon! Thanks again

Ayum

[febmary]

Hi Ayumbar,

Good luck with your plans. It takes two to tango. We wish you all the best and to work it out so right. Its good to hear stories that keeps doing good and as far they can go...and lead to something special in the end.

Mabuhay!

[Ayumbar]

Hi ghee101 and febmary, thank you for your wishes and advice.

ghee101 - In the pat I have typically gone into such meetings adopting the idea that it is best to assume the worst and anything else is a bonus.

For the first trip, it appears my friend lives a few hours drive away from the nearest international airport. She can drive and has offered to pick me up at the airport, then take me to my hotel. This I admit seems very appealing and of course I'd give her the petrol money. While with my friend I do not have any safety concerns, I think it is something I need to think about a little more. Considering the idea that she'd be travelling a few hours just to collect me, I'm not sure if I'm as keen on the idea as I first thought I was.

In the past I have always subscribed myself to the idea that the individual should make their own way to the town/city location where the initial meeting was to take place. The exception being the previous lady I met in another country. She met me at the airport and we took a bus from the airport direct to the city - in fairness we had been talking for at least 3-5 years online previously. I guess talking for 3-5 years is no gold standard certification of safety, but it helps reduce the risk somewhat.

Anyway the trip will not be until February, there is plenty of time to go yet

Ayum