The Seven Ages of Man -
No the Seven Travel Stages of Phil Clark
So as we know Covid has severely affected travel. This has caused us to review our plans.
As many know we semi-grated to Thailand in 2013 and have commuted to UK for Motorhome travel.
We may now sell the motorhome and embark on a new travel phase. So firstly some history (you lucky reader)
As many know we semi-grated to Thailand in 2013 and have commuted to UK for Motorhome travel.
We may now sell the motorhome and embark on a new travel phase. So firstly some history (you lucky reader)
2021 ..We had a varied time in UK. We arrived in June and had a reasonable 3 months in Scotland and more.
September to Dec 7th was a difficult time with eye surgery and plastic surgery (skin Cancer) needed.
It was simply not enjoyable but we escaped to Thailand OK !
Thus we have (almost) resolved to sell the motorhome and look forward to
STAGE 7
Travel with Covid-19 causing disruption is simply to risky and "fussy"
We need to try to ensure we can be in Thailand over the winter !
The main concerns being
September to Dec 7th was a difficult time with eye surgery and plastic surgery (skin Cancer) needed.
It was simply not enjoyable but we escaped to Thailand OK !
Thus we have (almost) resolved to sell the motorhome and look forward to
STAGE 7
Travel with Covid-19 causing disruption is simply to risky and "fussy"
We need to try to ensure we can be in Thailand over the winter !
The main concerns being
- Positive test results and isolation.
- Possible cancellation of flights
- Hassle with tests and paperwork (e-paperwork)
Stage 1
Mid 1960s many youth hostelling/walking trips organised by Totton Grammar school. Even after I left I would still participate as an assistant leader. Areas visited.Wales , ROI, Scotland, Lakes x3, Northern Ireland. Climbing all of the highest peaks !.
this continued whilst I was at university in Manchester
this continued whilst I was at university in Manchester
Stage 2
- School trips from Desborough School. We escorted 12/13/14/15 year olds on trips to Europe.
- Ski trips to the usual resorts (Desborough)
- Rugby tours (Desborough) to Ireland,Canada x2 and USA
- Private Ski Holidays
Stage 3
Canal/boating holidays in the UK and France
Stage 4
Adventure Holidays with "Exodus Travels" and others
Morocco, Turkey, Pakistan, Peru, Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Tibet, China, Vietnam, India, Croatia, France, Thailand, Svalbard/Spitsberen, Zimbabwe/Botswana.
Watching England play cricket in W.I. (Trinidad) and Galle (Sri Lanka)
Morocco, Turkey, Pakistan, Peru, Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Tibet, China, Vietnam, India, Croatia, France, Thailand, Svalbard/Spitsberen, Zimbabwe/Botswana.
Watching England play cricket in W.I. (Trinidad) and Galle (Sri Lanka)
Stages 5 & 6
Holidays with Nida
Thailand, Tanzania, Turkey, South Africa, Norway, Portugal, Italy. Scotland.
Motorhome trips with Nida
Cornwall, Wales, France (Paris), Czech Republic, Scotland, France, Hungary and Romania, Norway/Finland/Sweden, ROI
Italy, Switzerland/Germany/The Netherlands (2019)
Motorhome swaps in New Zealand and Western Aastralia
Thailand, Tanzania, Turkey, South Africa, Norway, Portugal, Italy. Scotland.
Motorhome trips with Nida
Cornwall, Wales, France (Paris), Czech Republic, Scotland, France, Hungary and Romania, Norway/Finland/Sweden, ROI
Italy, Switzerland/Germany/The Netherlands (2019)
Motorhome swaps in New Zealand and Western Aastralia
Stage 7 - Ahead
Who knows with Covid but maybe shorter trips, maybe hiring a car and staying in hotels, to
Norway, Canada, USA, Asian destinations near Thailand
Norway, Canada, USA, Asian destinations near Thailand