the older traveler

DoDi · Feb 26th, 2005, 03:10

One thing nice about being 50+ is that, no mater where you go, you can wear whatever the hell you want.

indiamike · Feb 26th, 2005, 03:19

Just no Bermuda shorts and black socks going up to the knees okay

rickshawwallah · Feb 26th, 2005, 03:30

broad generalization, DoDi, isn't it? Where did you get that idea?

DoDi · Feb 26th, 2005, 03:41

rickshaw,

Just now.

That's another good thing about being 50+. Periodically you get these flashes (of insignt, but also the other kind too).

SHIMLA · Feb 27th, 2005, 08:42

The Indian railways also provide benefits to "senior citizens" by having a separate queue for them at reservation counters of major stations and offering concessional fare.

Of course, to qualify one has to be 60+ !

lonelyaztec · Feb 28th, 2005, 18:31

Also, in buses and trains, if you do not have a seat, the younger passengers will get up and offer you their seat.

Alan D · Feb 28th, 2005, 19:38

That's true lonelyaztec, and sometimes we get to ride with the driver up front!

I have slightly mixed feelings about that though!

Digital Drifter · Feb 28th, 2005, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan D

I have slightly mixed feelings about that though!

You can say that again! :-) The terror feeling is literally & figuratively a roller-coaster ride isn't it?

irishman3616 · Feb 28th, 2005, 21:18

just turned 50 and still getting used to it. never seen an empty seat on an indian bus

readmymind · Feb 28th, 2005, 21:32

i missed the experience of riding in a bus while in india. i guess i also missed riding while standing in the back of a lorry or on top of a vehicle. (well, there was the ride on top of a camel cart... bumping down the side of the highway, but i'm sure the top of a bus would still be different)

now, see, i've even more reasons to go back !

bijapuri · Feb 28th, 2005, 21:47

well . . .
is 53 old?
I don't scramble around on rocks nearly as well these days, so trekking is out for me, as is most climbing. fortunately, I started early in Ma India, and did a lot of it. I like a bit more comfort these days, and it's a lot easier to get a $10 hotel that it ever was. Also, it's still relatively cheap to hire a car. So the little things that make a big diff when you're slowing down are a bargain in India.
Also I've cleaned up a bit plus have grey SHORT hair, and look the part, so I get a lot of "Ed Uncle" energy my way.
All in all, India still works for the creaking traveler, no need to go on a tour with a fishing hat yet!

irishman3616 · Feb 28th, 2005, 22:02

53 is,nt old bijapuri stay active ,here in ireland we are all very fit its because we are always running to get out of the rain

beach · Feb 28th, 2005, 22:23

When you get old you'll have more face to wash and less hair to comb

I like old people in day time, they are usually funny and kind, but not the snoring ones in the night buses and trains as my neighbours

readmymind · Mar 1st, 2005, 01:20

the thing about getting older is that it's better than the alternative !!

Feb 26th, 2005, 03:10	#1
DoDi Nodal Agent Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: I live in my cube. Posts: 215	the older traveler One thing nice about being 50+ is that, no mater where you go, you can wear whatever the hell you want.

Feb 27th, 2005, 08:42	#5
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,126	The Indian railways also provide benefits to "senior citizens" by having a separate queue for them at reservation counters of major stations and offering concessional fare. Of course, to qualify one has to be 60+ ! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Feb 28th, 2005, 18:31	#6
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,498	Also, in buses and trains, if you do not have a seat, the younger passengers will get up and offer you their seat. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Feb 28th, 2005, 19:38	#7
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	That's true lonelyaztec, and sometimes we get to ride with the driver up front! I have slightly mixed feelings about that though! __________________ What a long strange trip it's been!

Feb 28th, 2005, 21:32	#10
readmymind curious soul Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: california Posts: 137	i missed the experience of riding in a bus while in india. i guess i also missed riding while standing in the back of a lorry or on top of a vehicle. (well, there was the ride on top of a camel cart... bumping down the side of the highway, but i'm sure the top of a bus would still be different) now, see, i've even more reasons to go back ! __________________ *~ everything is right for it's place and time ~*

Feb 26th, 2005, 03:19	#2
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,759	Just no Bermuda shorts and black socks going up to the knees okay

Feb 26th, 2005, 03:30	#3
rickshawwallah I know cheap and best! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, USA Posts: 204	broad generalization, DoDi, isn't it? Where did you get that idea?

Feb 26th, 2005, 03:41	#4
DoDi Nodal Agent Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: I live in my cube. Posts: 215	rickshaw, Just now. That's another good thing about being 50+. Periodically you get these flashes (of insignt, but also the other kind too).

Feb 28th, 2005, 21:18	#9
irishman3616 irishman3616 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern ireland Posts: 10	just turned 50 and still getting used to it. never seen an empty seat on an indian bus

Feb 28th, 2005, 21:47	#11
bijapuri Lord of Kalinjar Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: the real surf city Posts: 2,646	well . . . is 53 old? I don't scramble around on rocks nearly as well these days, so trekking is out for me, as is most climbing. fortunately, I started early in Ma India, and did a lot of it. I like a bit more comfort these days, and it's a lot easier to get a $10 hotel that it ever was. Also, it's still relatively cheap to hire a car. So the little things that make a big diff when you're slowing down are a bargain in India. Also I've cleaned up a bit plus have grey SHORT hair, and look the part, so I get a lot of "Ed Uncle" energy my way. All in all, India still works for the creaking traveler, no need to go on a tour with a fishing hat yet! __________________ lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Feb 28th, 2005, 22:02	#12
irishman3616 irishman3616 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern ireland Posts: 10	53 is,nt old bijapuri stay active ,here in ireland we are all very fit its because we are always running to get out of the rain

Feb 28th, 2005, 22:23	#13
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	When you get old you'll have more face to wash and less hair to comb I like old people in day time, they are usually funny and kind, but not the snoring ones in the night buses and trains as my neighbours

Mar 1st, 2005, 01:20	#14
readmymind curious soul Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: california Posts: 137	the thing about getting older is that it's better than the alternative !!

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