hello Moco. I have book marked the website in your link. When did you last have a holiday? I have not had a holiday since I broke my neck. I wonder how many people on the forum go on holidays? The nearest I get to a holiday is a week in hospital, confined to bed and looking out the window at the trees, having nurses bring my breakfast as I lay in bed, my dinner and my tea. It is not exactly idyllic, but you know what they say: 'a change is as good as a rest'.
hello Moco. I have book marked the website in your link. When did you last have a holiday? I have not had a holiday since I broke my neck. I wonder how many people on the forum go on holidays? The nearest I get to a holiday is a week in hospital, confined to bed and looking out the window at the trees, having nurses bring my breakfast as I lay in bed, my dinner and my tea. It is not exactly idyllic, but you know what they say: 'a change is as good as a rest'.
Well at least you get room service Mike!
There is place in Lancashire called Brickhouse Cottages where we have stayed a couple of times that would be able to accommodate your needs if you felt the urge Mike www.brickhousecottages.co.uk/
But I know what you mean - sometimes taking a holiday is more trouble than it's worth and I guess there will be some forum users who do and probably more that don't. Peter and I try to take a short break (3 or 4 days) once or twice a year as a change of scenery and some sea air is good for both of us. And as he has some mobility it's also good to challenge himself in new surroundings (at least that's what I tell him). Sometimes it's fun and sometimes we wonder why we bothered. But I do know other w/c users who love their holidays and that's why I post new sites when I see them. Researching is either fun if you like it (I do) or a pain in the bum if you don't. Also I am a frustrated traveller and this way I get to indulge my imagination If anyone wants some holiday research done, I'm your woman ....
Your experiences traveling are energizing to me! I have a friend who recently went to Japan and posted about her experiences every evening. As a frustrated c5-6non traveler, I enjoy that. By the time I retired and subsequently fell and broke my neck, my husband had decided he did not want to travel any more. So we stay home and that’s okay now.
Your experiences traveling are energizing to me! I have a friend who recently went to Japan and posted about her experiences every evening. As a frustrated c5-6non traveler, I enjoy that. By the time I retired and subsequently fell and broke my neck, my husband had decided he did not want to travel any more. So we stay home and that’s okay now.
Full disclosure virginia, is that I am the frustrated traveller and Peter is a bit of a stay at home these days. He was even before his mobility became so compromised. He travelled a lot in his working days to some very exotic places and stayed in 5 star hotels. So he has "been everywhere" and stayed in the best places and no real desire to add to his experiences. Holiday plans are always initiated by me. I am the frustrated traveller and my bucket list is long. Peter isn't keen to have anyone but me doing the caring role - so for the time being - my plans are on hold. Would you find it easy or hard to travel? Do you stay at home because of the difficulty of the travel or suitable accommodation? Or are you just happier at home?
I say, your husband can't have it both ways. If he wants to stay at home, fine. If you want to travel, you should do so. It's not fair to hold you back just because of a selfish desire to have you personally do his care.
Until I broke my neck, my fiancee and I spent a lot of time in the mountains. It's her passion, and was mine as well. How could I possibly hold her back from continuing to do what she loves the most? Every time she returns from a trip in in the mountains, her cheeks are glowing and she has renewed her energy.