16. Staying in Touch
Regardless of George’s anxiety, his father ensured him that the surgery would go as planned and that he would recover just fine in George’s absence. His father was adamant that he should continue on his way and pursue his dreams of adventure. So with his father’s blessing, George decided he would continue on and he left. Throughout his journey, no matter where in the world he was, George ensured he kept in contact with his family and his dad as much as he could.