No text from teen abroad

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I am not sure if I am being unreasonable but I would like to check what everyone thinks.
My DS is in year 10 and at the moment he is in Spain for a 5-day school trip. It is the first time he goes abroad for such a long time. He went for his year 6 residential for 5 days in Kent but nothing comparable to this one.
I am happy to know he is probably having a great time but i am a bit disappointed he hasn't called/texted once (he has his mobile with him). We have texted him several times and he always replies right away, but only with brief or few words looking like he is reluctant to engage in conversation. He hasn't sent any photos, not even one!!! Ok, he does like photography and he always gets annoyed with me cos i take lots of photos wherever we go.... He doesnt take selfies like many teens do, he does put photos on instagram or similar....
He is normally a very caring and affectionate boy but it looks like he doesnt need us right now (and i am ok with it), but he should know that it is important for us to hear (at least once in 5 days) where he is or what he has seen or if he is having fun.
AIBU? Once he is back, should i tell him it would have been good to hear from him properly at least once or should i just leave it?

Leave him be to enjoy the trip. He’s with his school so they’ll care for him while he’s away, no need to be in touch with home at all really and as he hasn’t been in touch of his own accord, I’d assume he’s having a lovely time and will tell you all about it when he comes home.

Thanks, all! you have all being great and all your answers have helped me to see clearly!

All I want to know is my child is safe, anything else is a bonus

Mines in Berlin on a history trip ... first trip abroad by themselves . Not heard a peep .

Haven't messaged them as they'd voiced they were a bit nervous... think if I do it might set it off

They're with their friends who they be been away with before in the UK ... so I guess not much difference for them .

Oh and on find my location they were in KFC ... so I guess they're being really adventurous 😂 (I'm being sarcastic )

Neither of mine sent more than the odd perfunctory few words. You’re definitely being unrealistic and unreasonable expecting more than the occasional reply.

leave him alone.
he is safe and well and having a blast.

when dc was abroad earlier phones were kept safe by the teachers and given to them for 1 hour each day.

Oh FFS let him have an immersive experience with his mates. The school will let you know if there's an actual emergency. Hearing from your parents is the biggest embarrassment bar none on these trips. He's with friends the entire time, do you honestly think he's going to whip out phone to show Mum the views??!!

He's only away for five days, he's with his school so you know he's safe, and he's replied to your texts immediately. YABU. He's a teenager enjoying himself with his friends. Provided you know he's OK - which you do - you don't need to be getting regular updates from him. Back off and stop being so needy.

Leave it.

You messaged. He replied. Not sure what more you want, honestly....

Leave him alone. You know he is safe, he has replied to your messages. Let him enjoy his trip.