2. You either have no kids or they are grown
up, unless you are one of those nutter
women who has a baby in her 60s.
3. You may have some health issues now
but, face it, they won’t be better in your 70s.
4. The mortgage is either paid off or
you have given up hope of ever getting one.
5. You either now have more money than
you know what to do with, or you don’t have enough to make it worth saving what
little you have.
6. Time is not finite. It is not a matter of do or die. It is a matter of do and die. Or not do and
die anyway.
Well said. All bases covered
ReplyDeleteThanks Nigel for making the first comment. My plan is devote part of the blog to tips, info and encouragement and part to travel stories.
ReplyDeleteI think any travel I might be able to do would be more enjoyable if the accommodation, transport and itinerary were organised by others. I wouldn't wear a lanyard, cap or badge to identify me as belonging to a group. The group would need to be fairly small and I would want a lot of flexibility to stay out all night if the occasion to do so came along for example and to choose my own food.
ReplyDeleteI'd need freedom to make a detour to visit friends if we were close by. I'd need my own room, cabin or tent as I snore, fart and grind my teeth at night lately. I wouldn't want the tour guides to treat us like children or condescend to my age.
I know I'd want some solitary time each day. Jeezus, I'm too fussy to go anywhere with other human beings.
I wouldn't like the guides to be cranky, fussy or pushy.
This would be a great trip to plan Amanda, very challenging.
Last but by no means least if members of the group started gossiping and rumour-mongering we would be able to sack the leader for their lack of leadership.
I would need at least one long train journey and some travel by sea, even
...by ferry would be lovely. I don't do fancy dress or adult party games, in fact any organised group activities would make me run for my life. Things I'd like not to happen, such as the sudden death of a traveller or embarrassing drunkenness, would be swiftly and quietly dealt with by the crew. I'm sure there's lots more but that should give you plenty to be getting on with Amanda Jacaranda and I think Jacaranda Jerries Tours could be considered as a business name, if it hasn't already taken!
ReplyDelete(Also, no superfluous exclamation marks anywhere ) Thank you for the opportunity to contribute. ✈️⛵️🚂🍾🌏
Hi Kerry. I am not planning to run a tour company, just a blog but maybe when I build it up a tour company will find info here about exactly what is needed. Or maybe a bunch of us will run our own tour. Funnily enough when I was a kid my mother used to call "Jacaranda" whenever she wanted her three daughters to come running, as it was sort of an acronym of our names. It was dead embarrassing.
DeleteI don't know how I forgot this but BOOKS, there will be books.
ReplyDeleteBooks, yes books. When I am more familiar with tech side of blogging maybe there can be a forum where we discuss travel books, including books set in places we might visit, or good books to read while travelling. For example reading, "Memoirs of a Geisha" then seeing the settings in Kyoto, gave that city such resonance.
DeletePity my original comment got lost in the ether. Thanks for this opportunity Amanda. All your photos and comments while on your trip encouraged me to go ahead with my decision to travel. I never thought I would. Now, I have my passport and am visiting my friend in a few weeks to pore over brochures and decide where we'll go and what we want to see. I'm a bit apprehensive about the flight across open water. Does anyone else have that problem? I don't get airsick, or seasick for that matter, but the thought of there being nothing but water under me (I can't swim either) has always been the downside to getting of this island. Anyway, I'm going to do it! I've contacted a travel agent and hope she can help me with most things. There are so many questions about rules and regulations like - my medication, I need to take a walking stick (I don't want anyone thinking that is a weapon) If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate what you can give me.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay. I am so glad that I have encouraged you to travel. It is wonderful to hear that. You've waited a long time for this trip and it is totally normal to have lots of questions and fears. Please don't let that put you off. Walking sticks depend on the airline, for example here is Qantas - https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/mobility-assistance/global/en . With so many millions of people travelling around the world, it is unlikely that any of us will be the first to do anything or to have a particular issue. The answers are out there. It is a shame, but understandable, that fear of flying has stopped you until now, but it is great that you are determined to travel. I suggest you ask you doctor about medication. You don't have to tough it out. I wouldn't take a pill for the first time on a plane though. I'd try it out before so I know the effect.
DeleteKay, if you can't take your walking stick onto the plane, ask for a wheelchair. This has its advantages, because those in chair seem to get taken from where they check in. They also tend to board the plane first, or at least before the rest of people in cattle class. Also, depending on where you're going, if you are carrying medication, get a letter from your doctor saying that you need the medication. this is important because some drugs we consider normal and across the counter are not necessarily permitted in other countries without a script. Better safe than sorry, anyway.
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