Oh Helen, I’m so glad you’re now finding some peace and space. And I understand that feeling of not rushing about to visit each touristic spot in a given holiday destination. I remember when we bought our place in Turkey 18 years ago, family and friends said, “Why would you want to go back to the same place time and time again when there are so many other places in the world to experience?” Well, I am experiencing those “other” places but I also have a “bolthole” where I can escape the traumas of my current life, reset myself by living a very simple existence and concentrate on my own needs. I wish you well on your journey X
Thanks Debbie. Last year when I arrived in Australia I went headlong into doing all the things without allowing myself time to recover from the journey and was ill after 10 days. Not making that mistake again! xx
Totally agree with you re travel Vs holiday! I've also experienced this (and written about it today in fact) - going back to the same place in France over the last decade means that when we go there now we can just "be" without the need to sightsee or fill our days with stuff - and that is so restorative. I enjoyed reading your thoughts. Thank you.
Oh Helen, I’m so glad you’re now finding some peace and space. And I understand that feeling of not rushing about to visit each touristic spot in a given holiday destination. I remember when we bought our place in Turkey 18 years ago, family and friends said, “Why would you want to go back to the same place time and time again when there are so many other places in the world to experience?” Well, I am experiencing those “other” places but I also have a “bolthole” where I can escape the traumas of my current life, reset myself by living a very simple existence and concentrate on my own needs. I wish you well on your journey X
Thanks Debbie. Last year when I arrived in Australia I went headlong into doing all the things without allowing myself time to recover from the journey and was ill after 10 days. Not making that mistake again! xx
Totally agree with you re travel Vs holiday! I've also experienced this (and written about it today in fact) - going back to the same place in France over the last decade means that when we go there now we can just "be" without the need to sightsee or fill our days with stuff - and that is so restorative. I enjoyed reading your thoughts. Thank you.
Thanks Fiona, I'll check it out. I have been back to the same place in Wales several times for the same reason. Our lives are busy enough as it is. xx