Spending my daughter's inheritance on travelling lol
Watch this postHiya all..I enjoy chatting,which is why I have joined this site only. I have been widowed for 2 years after 53 years of happily married life with a wonderful man...who will never be replaced. I am an ex pub landlady and do not say I am lonely,as I have many friends and a good social life.I am 74 years old..but 40 in mind lol ..and enjoy all the things that are not good for you..( smoking and drinking are 2!) I can virtually hear the murmurs of disapproval...and love a party atmosphere. I belong to a ladies group of charity fundraisers locally ,of which I am one of the main events organisers,amongst other things,running a monthly Quiz Night at our local Social Club,which is always well supported by about 80-120 people! In the past ,my husband and myself enjoyed some wonderful holidays ,and since his death,I have travelled a lot further afield(as I know he would wish me to )...as in latter years,his health would not allow him to go long haul. I am very lucky to have a widow friend who also enjoys travelling..and we have shared a number of trips...the most recent being a cruise to Hawaii. We enjoyed it so much,we have already booked another up in April to the Caribbean! I suppose we are both extremely fortunate to be able to afford such trips tho.Many would not be able to do so.However..money does not last forever..but,hopefully I have enough to consider other holidays whilst being fit enough ,although arthritis is a block to my being able to take active holidays..as much as I should love to! Its a case of gentle sightseeing ..or soaking up the sun! Although I am considered very outgoing...I dread the time my friend may not be able to accompany me away...and the thought of travelling alone makes me nervous.Maybe some of you have done so at an older age ? Any tips please? One trip I hanker after is a campervan type holiday in Oz! To just pull in where the fancy takes you and set up a barbie etc really appeals to me...but,sadly,my friend does not agree LOL I would not want to travel such a distance for a short time either! I have also been lucky to have spent a number of past holidays with online friends made..in UK,Holland and the States!..( and returned their hospitality). When my lovely husband left me,I gave myself 5 years to go to all the places I want to visit....so ..got 3 years left hopefully,as long as health remains.After that,maybe I will put my slippers on and watch tv or read! LOL. Keeping up my charity work and going away from home has helped me grieve...as 'home' isnt the same any more,even with a loving family.They all have their own lives to consider...and I am not one to wish to be a burden.How have others filled their emptiness after losing their partner? As you may have gathered,I enjoy chatting...LOL...so,please chat back to me about your lives xxVal
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You do not have to be fit or rich. There is so much out there that you never even realised existed.
I go away on my own as my partner does not like travel or like being too far from home.
If you do not fancy travelling alone there are many holidays which are suitable for single lady travellers which include other solo travellers as well as couples.I personally enjoy saga holidays also coach holidays as well as weekends away on my own.The thing is you just have to book it and take the plunge, you will not regret especially if you are sociable and chatty. Good luck and I'm sure you will glad you decided to have a go.
Best wishes Chris
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