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I understand your reasoning completely! Many don't realize, as we get older, we need a push to get to the Airport, even though we don't even want to go, but, as I've found out, once I've landed at my destination, explored, ventured about, I thank God I pushed myself to do it. If nothing else, traveling can turn your level of consciousness around 360 degrees, and it doesn't matter if that trip was one day or one week.
Towards the end of my 12 trips to Central/South America I had to push myself to do the last 2 trips, and, as always, afterwards, I was so glad I pushed myself.
I go through this when planning to go to dinner or a show. Takes a mental slap up side the head to get me going, but every time I'm glad I did. When I was young I couldn't sit still for wanting to go somewhere.
I think I'm becoming an old fart... "Get off my lawn!" lol
Now that we are resettled, my wife mentioned the other day that she would like to go back to Alaska. We went in 2001 in a cruise that had around 50 passengers; very informal and a lot of fun. Some other family members have expressed an interest so we'll see how that works out. Looking into chartering a boat instead of going on a cruise line. Splitting up the cost between six people makes the cost reasonable and it certainly would be a different kind of experience.
What I find surprising is how many people want to travel all over the world but won't go as far as the next town to see what's of interest so close to home. If you take the time to look, you'll be amazed!
What I find surprising is how many people want to travel all over the world but won't go as far as the next town to see what's of interest so close to home. If you take the time to look, you'll be amazed!
Case in point, from the town on the other side of the mountain, ... JUDACULLAROCK.COM
Not exactly the next town over for us, but we have been to Judaculla Rock. We actually own some land near there in Cullowhee. Had planned on retiring there until we wound up in Tennessee due to the cost to build there and NC taxes.
We are 77 and 73 and don't plan on giving up traveling until we can't do it anymore. Our only travel is to England because that's where I love to be, it's where dh comes from, and we have three grandchildren there. We both have NHS in case of emergency and there is always dh's son to call if anything goes wrong. We rent a car and drive around for 2-3 crazy weeks, seeing and doing whatever we want.
Unfortunately, our next trip may be an out of state move--not much fun.
I'm getting ready to turn 70 and have a couple of big international trips planned for the next few months.....long plane trips and strenuous activities. I'm trying to get as much of that in while I still have my health. Who knows how long that will last? I'll save the easy trips (train trips, US destinations, resorts) for when I'm more unsteady on my pins.
We are 77 and 73 and don't plan on giving up traveling until we can't do it anymore. Our only travel is to England because that's where I love to be, it's where dh comes from, and we have three grandchildren there. We both have NHS in case of emergency and there is always dh's son to call if anything goes wrong. We rent a car and drive around for 2-3 crazy weeks, seeing and doing whatever we want.
Unfortunately, our next trip may be an out of state move--not much fun.
That sounds great. We plan on England and the isles next year, but no way would I get in a car when dh doesnt know where he's going. It's bad enough when he does. I'll have a tour bus and alcohol, s'il vous plait.
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Now that we are resettled, my wife mentioned the other day that she would like to go back to Alaska. We went in 2001 in a cruise that had around 50 passengers; very informal and a lot of fun. Some other family members have expressed an interest so we'll see how that works out. Looking into chartering a boat instead of going on a cruise line. Splitting up the cost between six people makes the cost reasonable and it certainly would be a different kind of experience.
Search for relocating trawlers at beginning / end of season
A fisherman friend has a very posh trawler that he brings back to WA during the winters. He has 'PODS' / cabins that mount to the deck for passengers inbound and outbound, and they remove during fishing season. Another friend is bringing his 78' sailboat back to WA from AK.
I think you can find some interesting options, It is very common.
While we lived in Canadian Gulf Islands, many Brits brought their 'live-aboards' / Motor-sailors south for the winter. They were HUGE, plenty of room for guests.
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