Over Sixty in age and traveling to India

NYTim · Oct 7th, 2008, 19:29

You are very brave. I am 59 and this my second year in a rwo trip to India. Come and enjoy you will love it.

Namaste

NYTim

brishti · Oct 7th, 2008, 20:09

dear helen,
you leave me at a loss for words - i salute you.

drew:

i haven't changed my mind since my last post - in fact, its turned into a resolve now - to be exactly like you folks!

i sincerely hope - that all your [ the posters ] travels in india and elsewhere, turn out exactly as you had wished it to be.

my bestest and warmest of wishes
safe travels

:brishti

Drews60 · Oct 7th, 2008, 20:25

Brishti,

Just don't wait until you are 60. Go NOW or as soon as you can. When you are 60, you will be able to tell new IM members of your upcoming 10th or 12th trip.

Enjoy life to the max

Drews

Britishraj · Oct 7th, 2008, 20:45

Hello Playmates.
I'm 65 years young which is sometimes more cheerful and hopeful than to be 20years Old. I guess that puts me in with the Geriatrics, but IF there were fifteen months every year I'd be only 48. I can remember when the Dead Sea was only Sick.! Growing old isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.
Exploits: Not only do I carry my backpack during my 6 months travels in India every year. I also ride thousands of kms on my Yamaha Enticer motorbike, through the rural areas. Couple of years ago, did a Solo 10,000 km trip on my bike from Orissa upto Darjeeling / Sikkim / Nepal / Bihar. This year Horse / Camel trek in Rajasthan. 1500 km Solo trip by bike thro' the War Zone / Jungle / Tsunami areas in Sri Lanka. I'm back to India 2nd Nov. Let The Adventure Begin.

I took..'The Road Less Travelled'...there were no street lights and my torch batteries ran out.!

OH well...I'll move on.

Haemish...If your not living on the edge your taking up too much space.

PaulineMunns · Oct 7th, 2008, 22:59

Thanks everyone for the inspiration. I've just turned 61 and am nervously planning our first trip to India. Although I was born in Chennai my parents left when I was 5 years old never to return but I am hoping that the family history trail I'm following through the south will bring back some memories. This site has already been an enormous help especially as we have alot of rail journeys to do. I'm spending hours reading loads of helpful threads. Thanks again.

wonderwomanusa · Oct 8th, 2008, 00:25

I wonder if we could plan a Geezer Meet Up -- there are so many of us going to be in India this winter!

theyyamdancer · Oct 8th, 2008, 01:01

I will be in the age bracket in the year 2016, but I don't need to wait until then to encourage the Geezer Meet Up - cool idea -there should be rules for admission like (1) must have at least one arthritic limb (I'd qualify for that); (2) must remember the lyrics of Grateful Dead songs (?); (3) Must have joined the Led Zep/Deep Purple/Emerson Lake & Palmer fan clubs when still in school, etc. I am quite sure the rules could be made even more complicated... must have read On the Road, The Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance, the complete works of Carlos Castaneda, and know at least one song of Leonard Cohen by heart.

brishti · Oct 8th, 2008, 01:11

yup - and got to boogie anytime, anywhere... with/out a sombrero!

:brishti

Drews60 · Oct 8th, 2008, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

yup - and got to boogie anytime, anywhere... with/out a sombrero!

:brishti

sober!

brishti · Oct 8th, 2008, 01:14

hey drews - come on - no conditions... " boogie " being the operative word here.

i'll behave - cross my heart
:brishti

Wanderer22 · Oct 8th, 2008, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

I wonder if we could plan a Geezer Meet Up -- there are so many of us going to be in India this winter!

Sadly I won't be able to attend. Had been planning another trip to the subcontinent this winter but my doctor is advising surgery for a problem that needs dealing with.

Am hoping it won't end my wandering days, but the next year looks very uncertain. Just when I've got sufficient funds and free time for extended travel the body gives problems, a classic case of Catch-22!

Even if I can't make it this year I'll be enjoying the travel tales and photos from those members more fortunate.

On a more positive note, I had the pleasure of meeting another IndiaMike member recently. Sufi and I had a meet-up in Victoria and reminisced about travel on the hippie trail during the seventies.

Wanderer22

theyyamdancer · Oct 8th, 2008, 02:03

Should also know how to Rock n Roll... the dance that is... accompanied by guitar/drums/humming optional

wonderwomanusa · Oct 8th, 2008, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyyamdancer

I will be in the age bracket in the year 2016, but I don't need to wait until then to encourage the Geezer Meet Up - cool idea -there should be rules for admission like (1) must have at least one arthritic limb (I'd qualify for that); (2) must remember the lyrics of Grateful Dead songs (?); (3) Must have joined the Led Zep/Deep Purple/Emerson Lake & Palmer fan clubs when still in school, etc. I am quite sure the rules could be made even more complicated... must have read On the Road, The Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance, the complete works of Carlos Castaneda, and know at least one song of Leonard Cohen by heart.

Well, I was long out of school when I was listening Led Zep/Deep Purples/Emerson Lake & Palmer, but I qualify for all the rest!

wonderwomanusa · Oct 8th, 2008, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanderer22

Sadly I won't be able to attend. Had been planning another trip to the subcontinent this winter but my doctor is advising surgery for a problem that needs dealing with.

Am hoping it won't end my wandering days, but the next year looks very uncertain. Just when I've got sufficient funds and free time for extended travel the body gives problems, a classic case of Catch-22!

Sorry you'll miss the Geezer Tour, Wanderer22, but you'll be with us in spirit, yes?

Quote:

On a more positive note, I had the pleasure of meeting another IndiaMike member recently. Sufi and I had a meet-up in Victoria and reminisced about travel on the hippie trail during the seventies.

Yes, I heard a bit about that mini-meetup! You know, Sufi and I have been friends for many many years and have managed to stay in touch despite (or because of) far-flung travels!

robinsparrow · Oct 8th, 2008, 09:25

My husband and I will be there---if at all possible....it wil be great.

too bad you can't have the surgery in India....cheaper.and excellent care.

regards all 2 more weeks and I'm out of here....(USA)

robinsparrow

robinsparrow

Oct 7th, 2008, 20:45	#64
Britishraj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 186	Hello Playmates. I'm 65 years young which is sometimes more cheerful and hopeful than to be 20years Old. I guess that puts me in with the Geriatrics, but IF there were fifteen months every year I'd be only 48. I can remember when the Dead Sea was only Sick.! Growing old isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. Exploits: Not only do I carry my backpack during my 6 months travels in India every year. I also ride thousands of kms on my Yamaha Enticer motorbike, through the rural areas. Couple of years ago, did a Solo 10,000 km trip on my bike from Orissa upto Darjeeling / Sikkim / Nepal / Bihar. This year Horse / Camel trek in Rajasthan. 1500 km Solo trip by bike thro' the War Zone / Jungle / Tsunami areas in Sri Lanka. I'm back to India 2nd Nov. Let The Adventure Begin. I took..'The Road Less Travelled'...there were no street lights and my torch batteries ran out.! OH well...I'll move on. Haemish...If your not living on the edge your taking up too much space. __________________ Elvis Has Left The Building

Oct 8th, 2008, 00:25	#66
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	I wonder if we could plan a Geezer Meet Up -- there are so many of us going to be in India this winter! __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

Oct 8th, 2008, 09:25	#75
robinsparrow Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts,USA Posts: 66	count us in My husband and I will be there---if at all possible....it wil be great. too bad you can't have the surgery in India....cheaper.and excellent care. regards all 2 more weeks and I'm out of here....(USA) robinsparrow robinsparrow

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Oct 7th, 2008, 19:29	#61
NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 201	You are very brave. I am 59 and this my second year in a rwo trip to India. Come and enjoy you will love it. Namaste NYTim

Oct 7th, 2008, 20:09	#62
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	dear helen, you leave me at a loss for words - i salute you. drew: i haven't changed my mind since my last post - in fact, its turned into a resolve now - to be exactly like you folks! i sincerely hope - that all your [ the posters ] travels in india and elsewhere, turn out exactly as you had wished it to be. my bestest and warmest of wishes safe travels :brishti

Oct 7th, 2008, 20:25	#63
Drews60 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norman Oklahoma USA Posts: 159	Brishti, Just don't wait until you are 60. Go NOW or as soon as you can. When you are 60, you will be able to tell new IM members of your upcoming 10th or 12th trip. Enjoy life to the max Drews

Oct 7th, 2008, 22:59	#65
PaulineMunns Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salisbury,Wiltshire,UK Posts: 16	Thanks everyone for the inspiration. I've just turned 61 and am nervously planning our first trip to India. Although I was born in Chennai my parents left when I was 5 years old never to return but I am hoping that the family history trail I'm following through the south will bring back some memories. This site has already been an enormous help especially as we have alot of rail journeys to do. I'm spending hours reading loads of helpful threads. Thanks again.

Oct 8th, 2008, 01:01	#67
theyyamdancer lost in Mechuka member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 4,426	I will be in the age bracket in the year 2016, but I don't need to wait until then to encourage the Geezer Meet Up - cool idea -there should be rules for admission like (1) must have at least one arthritic limb (I'd qualify for that); (2) must remember the lyrics of Grateful Dead songs (?); (3) Must have joined the Led Zep/Deep Purple/Emerson Lake & Palmer fan clubs when still in school, etc. I am quite sure the rules could be made even more complicated... must have read On the Road, The Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance, the complete works of Carlos Castaneda, and know at least one song of Leonard Cohen by heart.

Oct 8th, 2008, 01:11	#68
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	yup - and got to boogie anytime, anywhere... with/out a sombrero! :brishti

Oct 8th, 2008, 01:14	#70
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	hey drews - come on - no conditions... " boogie " being the operative word here. i'll behave - cross my heart :brishti

Oct 8th, 2008, 02:03	#72
theyyamdancer lost in Mechuka member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 4,426	Should also know how to Rock n Roll... the dance that is... accompanied by guitar/drums/humming optional