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>Hello everyone, > >It’s been a while since I posted, but I felt >compelled to share how our recent half-term break >went. As many of you know, I’m the father of two >daughters, now 10 and 14, and they have been >completely barefoot since their very first steps. >We’ve always embraced this lifestyle, but our recent >trip to Corralejo, Fuerteventura, really reminded me >of just how capable, comfortable, and confident they >are living this way. > >To be honest, we didn’t even pack shoes or socks for >them—and we never felt the need to. From the moment >we left our front door to the airport, through >security, and onto the four-hour flight, they were >happily barefoot. It’s always a point of interest >for fellow travelers, but the girls handle it with >such natural grace that it just becomes the new normal >for everyone around us. > >Once we arrived in Corralejo, the girls were in their >element. We made a daily trek of about 3km into town, >traversing the varied terrain of the island. By the >end of each day, their soles were painted with that >beautiful, fine island dust—a testament to the >ground they’d covered. > >One of the highlights was a day spent hiking up to the >volcano. They scrambled over the rocks and navigated >the paths, their feet turning a brilliant shade of >orange from the volcanic sand. Seeing them connect >with the landscape so directly, feeling the texture of >the earth underfoot, is always a joy to watch. They >moved with such sure-footedness that they made the >climb look effortless. > >In the afternoons, we transitioned seamlessly from the >volcanic trails to the golden sands of the beach, and >then straight into the bustling markets and local >restaurants. Whether we were navigating the crowded >stalls or sitting down for dinner, they were >completely at ease. There’s something remarkably >liberating about watching them navigate the world >exactly as they are, without the artificial barrier of >footwear. > >There were no questions, no issues, and most >importantly, no compromise on their comfort. It was a >week of absolute freedom. They’ve grown up barefoot, >and seeing them at 10 and 14, still choosing this path >with such joy, continues to affirm why we chose this >lifestyle for them in the first place. > >Has anyone else taken their kids abroad recently and >had a similarly "shoe-free" experience? I’d love to >hear your stories.

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