Sitting in an airport hotel restaurant, getting ready to fly to Rarotonga. This will be a big trip for me as it is the first time we have really done any overseas travel since my back operation. I have been making good progress and feel a bit more confident that things will work out OKContinue reading “Off on an island adventure”
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Off to tropical climate…
After three years of coping firstly with the pain of a severely compromised arthritic knee that subsequently had to be replaced, to be closely followed by a back injury that also required surgery, it is time to move forward. In moving forward, this means that I can actually start to trust in my body again,Continue reading “Off to tropical climate…”
Don’t wait till you retire…
I was having a chat to a friend of mine today and the subject of retirement came up. Another friend joined in and we had a good discussion about how we all know people who have worked hard all their lives and who had plans for travelling once retired. All too often the dream ofContinue reading “Don’t wait till you retire…”
The ‘Last Hurrah Adventure Tour’ concludes….
Today is our last full day and night on our 9 week mega holiday. I have christened this holiday ‘The Last Hurrah Adventure Tour’. This is because in 5-6 years when we have saved up enough to return we will probably not be able to do a lot of the things we’ve been able toContinue reading “The ‘Last Hurrah Adventure Tour’ concludes….”
There’s nothing like a long holiday …..
After a long time planning and several weeks on holiday in the UK we head towards the end of our great adventure. In total once we return to New Zealand we will have been on holiday for 9 weeks. The longest holiday we have ever had together. Soon we will be home and in noContinue reading “There’s nothing like a long holiday …..”
Taking Parkies on holiday…
It seems like a long time ago we started planning a trip to the UK to see family and friends. On 3 May 2023, after a few days in Singapore, we landed in England for a nine week holiday. This is the first time we have been to the UK since my diagnosis. Not onlyContinue reading “Taking Parkies on holiday…”
Travels and making memories
I was reading another Blogger’s post today about her and her husband’s trip to Hawaii recently. She shares the same attitude that I do, that now is the time to be making trips away and doing activities that may not be possible in the future at some point. Some may say that focussing on aContinue reading “Travels and making memories”
My journey with Parkinsons 