Hi SH53.
Travel can be such a wonderful tonic, I wonder if there were some options that could feel easier to achieve? Not sure what type of things suit you but here are a few ideas to play with:
And if none of the above felt helpful, I hope that in itself helps you narrow down what is most important for you
Hi SH53, I was diagnosed back in July 19, had my hysterectomy in August 19 luckily I was confirmed stage 1a grade 1 and needed no further treatment. I was booked on a walking holiday with friends in the UK in September 19, after some indecision I decided to go, though I knew I probably wouldn't do much walking .I felt fine and managed to walk on two days, I promised my husband who doesn't like holidays that I wouldn't over do it and I would get the train home if I felt I needed to. I'm glad I went, especially staying in a hotel and not having to cook. Then of course COVID happened which I think 8n a way made me a even more wary about travel, a trip to Shetland in June 20 was cancelled but did take place in 2021. This year so far I've been away a few times with friends and family but only in the UK, though I have just renewed my passport which expired during COVID. One thing that I'm slightly worried about with traveling abroad is how much I will have to pay for insurance. I think if you take a short trip in the UK it will do wonders for your confidence, then maybe you would feel better about going abroad. Being diagnosed with cancer really effected my confidence but I have found with doing short trips it has gradually come back. I'm hoping I'm confident enough to try a trip abroad next year .
Good wishes and I hope you take a short trip soon.
Thanks, all very useful ideas. When Covid eased I couldn't wait to start travelling again in 2022. I managed a trip to Cyprus in May and a break in Northumberland in June before I got my diagnosis. As I felt quite well I did have a few days on the Yorkshire coast whilst I was waiting for my op. Just need to take that first step!
Thanks for replying & lots of useful tips. I always found travelling solo very liberating and exciting, nothing daunted me. Now I feel quite vulnerable. I need to 'go for it'! I've done some research re insurance and it's possible to get some reasonable deals.
SH53 - Those trips sound lovely. I wonder if looking back at photos or just the feeling you had on those trips could also help you re-engage with your travel passion?
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