Of course! Traveling is one of the best things that I have ever done for myself. Between my trips to Disney every January and my cruises at other times of the year (a four day Bahamas cruise after Easter and a longer, usually transatlantic in the fall) I find myself refreshed and relaxed.
As a matter of fact, I have already done the online check-in for my April cruise to the Bahamas and am presently planning my shore excursions and on board activities for my transatlantic in November.
Knowing that I have these kinds of breaks coming helps me to get through the stress of the rest of my life. When I was younger, I could go, go, go and never worry about getting away. Now, I need to get away in order to be able to do the work required of me.
I look forward to the day when I can retire and travel even more. There will be extended periods of time — I guarantee it — that you will not see me. Some of my bucket list? Well, let’s see. A cross-country train trip with a sleeper car, a river cruise on the Mississippi, and a world cruise, to name a few. Oh, yes. And a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords during the highest point for the Northern Lights. Must not forget that.
If you do not do it, give it a try. Travel!
My husband, Frank, died 32 years ago on February 2. After a time, I began to travel. (I’ve been on all 7 continents.) My traveling partner was Audrey Seberger (she has since died), and her husband died 4 months before Frank… but we both knew we liked traveling. So I do agree with you… traveling does wonders! But I’m too old now, and my traveling partner has died. Besides, the only places I haven’t been are too dangerous to go to now. But I’m available if you should need to ask questions. (Don’t retire too soon!)
We can’t retire until we’re 70, Pat, so you’re stuck with me a while yet.