In a daze on Holidays
Looking through the paper this morning I noticed that already they have started advertising their holiday bookings for next year, at the same time they are advertising winter get aways Places like Norway, and Switzerland for ski-ing and winter fun, Now I think who in their right mind would want to go to cold countries when there’s plenty enough cold and snow in GB right now? I can understand the urge to go to Malaya, or South Africa, or even as far away as Australia, all that sun and warm beaches, the thought is so tantalising, Oh how I wish But I’m not keen on holidays at the best of times, I hate living out of suitcases, I hate the thought that someone is going to come into your hotel room, when you’ve gone out for the day, Do you take your passport, spare cash, good jewellery (pass) with you, or put it in the hotel safe, what a hassle, Did you put your case keys in your handbag, or was it in your pocket, or maybe they’re in the jacket you just took off, or horrors, leave them in the case and lock it?
Do you dress for dinner, then change back casual ‘cos you’re having an evening in, oh dear am I an old humbug when it comes to holidays
I’ve always had a yearning to go to Japan, I find the culture fascinating, maybe I will one day, then I think of the travelling, the queues /delays/strikes at the airport, sigh , I don’t know that I could face it, I’ll put it on hold, but it does make me wonder what makes people go for a particular type of holiday, sun and sea or snow and skis ., or maybe your happy where you are and hope things improve .The world’s your oyster
Looking through the paper this morning I noticed that already they have started advertising their holiday bookings for next year, at the same time they are advertising winter get aways Places like Norway, and Switzerland for ski-ing and winter fun, Now I think who in their right mind would want to go to cold countries when there’s plenty enough cold and snow in GB right now? I can understand the urge to go to Malaya, or South Africa, or even as far away as Australia, all that sun and warm beaches, the thought is so tantalising, Oh how I wish But I’m not keen on holidays at the best of times, I hate living out of suitcases, I hate the thought that someone is going to come into your hotel room, when you’ve gone out for the day, Do you take your passport, spare cash, good jewellery (pass) with you, or put it in the hotel safe, what a hassle, Did you put your case keys in your handbag, or was it in your pocket, or maybe they’re in the jacket you just took off, or horrors, leave them in the case and lock it?
Do you dress for dinner, then change back casual ‘cos you’re having an evening in, oh dear am I an old humbug when it comes to holidays
I’ve always had a yearning to go to Japan, I find the culture fascinating, maybe I will one day, then I think of the travelling, the queues /delays/strikes at the airport, sigh , I don’t know that I could face it, I’ll put it on hold, but it does make me wonder what makes people go for a particular type of holiday, sun and sea or snow and skis ., or maybe your happy where you are and hope things improve .The world’s your oyster
I tend towards beaches, but now that I think of it, I haven't been on a holiday in 6 years, oh well. Japan sounds wonderful and I've always wanted to go there, too. But you know, Arlene, with all the hassle at the airports now and all the problems with crime everywhere, I'm not so sure -- in fact I KNOW -- I don't want to take off for other parts of the world right now. Here in the States, there are a ton of places I've never been (why, even in my own city!)and it would be good to see "home". I'll bet it's the same for people everywhere. They take fabulous vacations but haven't really seen their own country/city. I think it just goes to show you: "the grass is always greener"....till you get there :D XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteJust this morning I read an article on the coldest winter in recorded history for the UK. With all the cold and ice outside my window I can sympathize. My traveling days, at least overseas, are over thanks to my back and leg problems. I saw a good bit of the world while in the USAF and I think I'll stick with exploring the parts of the States I've never seen.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on a holiday for so long I can't remember when. somewhere warm and sunny sounds perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteI am a sun person and one of the Canary Islands would do me just fine. I once enjoyed a Christmas In the sun it was really lovely walking around in your shorts , when the uk was freezing. But it is a hassle these days it seems, so I won't be going abroad any time soon. I do hope we get a lovely warm summer next year here in the UK. Hugs Sheilax
ReplyDeleteHi All, and Jenny, I think if I lived in the states I'd be like you and Chip I'd be content to holiday closer to home UK has got some beautiful places, with such diverse scenery I think it's a holiday maker's paradise, but if only we could rely on the weather!Where I live now on the South Coast of England is very nice and generally warmer than Scotland, but no way (IMO) can it compete with the grandeur of the mountains I think we'll ALL have to just go holidaying in our minds, at least we can control the weather that way, Thanks for feedback.Sheila and Beth, keep warm wherever you are.
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