This mental health nurse retiree is off to the Caribbean
Well look at me — the Caribbean, indeed. Hubby decided to surprise me with a far away holiday and we’re off tomorrow. I know this isn’t my normal type of post but I thought I’d get a bit more personal this time round.
We’re off on the trip of a lifetime — four weeks in sunny St Vincent and Bequia, and I think I’m excited. See the funny thing is, because of my Transverse Myelitis, I have no internal sensation from my boobs down. Therefore I don’t get the fluttering of butterflies that excitement often brings. Only my head/brain can tell me how I’m thinking – not feeling. So, as I said, I think I’m excited,
We start our journey from London at five tomorrow morning. I’ve checked us in online — tick, printed the tickets — tick, got all the sun creams — tick. I’ve done all the hard work but guess who still has to pack? Oh, everything’s ready to go in my case but hubby keeps telling me I’m taking too much. Hey, we’re going for four weeks….. and heck, I have no intention of ironing out there.
Being medically retired has some benefits
Fortunately, since I was medically retired from my mental health nurse days, we’ve been to lots of places. But the Caribbean’s always been on my bucket list — tick. Oh, and — we’ve got our own tour guide — we’re going with a pal who’s from St Vincent. I am so looking forward to exploring some of the Islands, enjoying the sun and the beaches but mostly to trying the local food like plantain, salt fish and ackee. The last time I tried it was when I was helping a patient to budget, shop for and cook food that he enjoyed. However, despite asking him to wash his hands before any food preparation, I never quite trusted that he’d washed the snot off the back of his hand. Many of you might know that I get queasy just thinking about bodily fluids, and snot’s high up there. Urgh!
Moving on – quickly
Because of my disability and sometimes low mood it’s great that I have things to look forward to. And boy, there’s lots this year! When we get back (did I tell you we were going to the Caribbean 😜) we’ll go up to Scotland to visit my family for a few weeks. After that we’re taking off on a tour through France to visit friends and to attend the D Day 80th Anniversary. Then we’re off to Atina in Italy with family and friends, before moving on to Spain for a few weeks to see our other good friends.
Well, I need to get a couple of hours sleep in so I’m off now. Let me know if you’re holidaying this year and where you’re going.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy 😊 Currently in Margaret River for a few days: https://www.margaretriver.com. Then it looks like Tasmania in January next year.
Oh, we did Sean 🙂 Wow, Margaret River looks great too. Good for you guys x
I have not been to St. Vincent but have visited several islands in that area. 4 weeks! That is a dream of a lifetime. Take a ton of sunscreen, hat, and hand sanitizer. OMG! You are traveling, oh how I miss traveling. Have a great time and I can’t wait to hear about your travels. 🙂
Hey, glad you been to some of the Islands. St Vincent and Beqia were stunning; picture perfect and we had an amazing time. Just chilling, drinking lots of rum punch and trying the local food. Back to freezing Kent yesterday and piles of washing 🙂 x
Freezing,
I thought you would be ahead of us in weather. It’s in the mid 70’s, perfect weather. 🙂
Nope, we’re only around 60 at the mo’ and will have to get used to it over the next few weeks as it’s not likely to change 🙁
I hope you have an amazingly fun and exciting trip! Safe travels!!
It was just perfect Stella; the islands were so pretty and the rum punch went down a treat 🙂
I am so happy to hear that… Sometimes a vacation is just what ya need! 🌞
Happy travelling!
Thank you Mitch; it was amazing 🙂
Not sure that you will remember me, but have a great time.
Of course I do. And thank you, we had a fantastic time 🙂
I hope you have a wonderful time.
I had an amazing time and can’t believe how pretty it was 🙂
That’s so wonderful, I’m so glad you had a good time 🙂
It was terrific Pooja; so pretty, warm and friendly 🙂
That’s great, so glad to hear that 🙂