Back-Packers and Origami Roses
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
Rockingham, Australia
April 27, 2017 7:00pm CST
We have had two young German back-packers with us for the last two nights. We met the girl and her parents in the Northern Territory, Australia, last year and gave her our contact details in case she ever made it to the west. Two days ago, she got in touch and arrived with her travelling companion who is also from Germany.
He has a car which he will now try to sell as he is due to go back to Germany in a few weeks. We have enjoyed having them. Although only 19, Anna is very knowledgeable on a range of subjects and has talked politics and education with Vince ad nauseum. 
Vince took them to Gnomesville yesterday while I was at the dentist and last night we played Quirkle. Their clothes are now all clean again as is their car. I also came out of cooking 'exile' and made a yummy steamed pudding for dinner last night.
Anna also tried to teach us to make origami roses, none of which can be shown to the public! The photo is of Anna's much nicer ones. She says we just need more practice but I have my doubts that that would help.
We have thoroughly enjoyed having them. They have been a breath of fresh air.
Vince took them to Gnomesville yesterday while I was at the dentist and last night we played Quirkle. Their clothes are now all clean again as is their car. I also came out of cooking 'exile' and made a yummy steamed pudding for dinner last night.
Anna also tried to teach us to make origami roses, none of which can be shown to the public! The photo is of Anna's much nicer ones. She says we just need more practice but I have my doubts that that would help.
We have thoroughly enjoyed having them. They have been a breath of fresh air.25 people like this
25 responses
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Apr 17
I just showed my little son those origami roses . . . he wants to make them now (he has a great interest in origami!). I've done it all my life but have never seen these roses - how cool - I'll have to see if there are instructions online!
How wonderful you guys took in these nice young guests - seems everyone had a pleasant time!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Apr 17
How nice that you had room for her. Origami roses would be fun to make if one had the talent. Not so sure here.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Apr 17
@JudyEv Many creative people would understand just what you mean! We don't want to 'stay between the lines' all the time.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
28 Apr 17
Nice that you enjoyed your company for the past few days.
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@manasamanu (3746)
• Bangalore, India
28 Apr 17
A good company can make a big time enjoyment. Loved the origami, it would have been nice if you had put up one done by you and Vince.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
28 Apr 17
I love origami and the rose is really nice. Glad you had a great time with them.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 17
@JudyEv Those are nice roses by Anna.No Origami for me.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
28 Apr 17
I love origami. I can't do it though.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
29 Apr 17
What a lovely experience to enjoy the company of young travelers ..
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 17
When you meet such lovely young people they give you hope for the future.
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Apr 17
You always seem to find such interesting guests, Judy. You or Vince are always in the right place at just the right time!
I'm glad they have been finding you, too. I'm quite sure they tell everyone when they get home about the wonderful couple who let them stay for a night or two while they got themselves lined back out again!
I'm glad they have been finding you, too. I'm quite sure they tell everyone when they get home about the wonderful couple who let them stay for a night or two while they got themselves lined back out again!1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
30 Apr 17
@JudyEv That is just like myLot, too. There are people here that I prefer to tease and play at and others that I just don't.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 17
They were delightful - great ambassadors for your country Malu.
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
28 Apr 17
Those are cool. I have a friend that can make a stem rose out of a bar napkin. The girls love it.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 I can't stand the swans they make though. They always look pretty gross I reckon.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Apr 17
@JudyEv - Probably. Yes, I've stayed in those places. Very creative.
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