[quote=cvmom][quote=bearishgurl]
I think a simpler life is what we should all aspire to in “retirement.”[/quote]
Sounds good, except in addition, I’d really like to travel more…[/quote]
Understand completely. I’m a self-described “queen of road trips.” I just got back from one in July that was 4600 miles and have 3 more (shorter ones) to take this year. HOWEVER, I stay 75% of the time at friends’ and relatives’ homes and help with groceries to keep my expenses down.
This is why I think that even if you are “old,” you still need a vehicle (preferably an older one where the insurance premiums aren’t too high), even if you don’t use it much. It’s nice to be able to “hit the road” as long as you are still able to drive :=]
As far as flying, I usually only do so with deeply-discounted tix, complimentary tix, or tix purchased with “points.” I don’t like to fly because I like to drive my own vehicle when I get there. I don’t care as much to drive borrowed vehicles or rental cars that I’m not as familiar with or don’t feel as safe in.
