Go Slow’s

Hi:

Although many younger people think of retirement in the Go Slow mode, most baby boomers retiring today know they are Go Go’s.

But the Go Slow days will come. This is generally in the mid to late seventies. The prospect of hiking around the world and staying in uncomfortable beds to get a deal or putting up with bumpy bus rides becomes less palatable.

They find they don’t have the energy to go all day, but perhaps would like a wee nap in the afternoon. Medical issues start to take on some importance, especially when they must take medications regularly and “be careful”.

The energy just isn’t there and the step isn’t quite as sure or lively.

Now is the time to stay home more. Working in the garden and enjoying more sedentary pleasures become paramount. Reading, watching TV and socializing are great ways to spend the afternoon.

For Go-Slow’s, tours are ideal. The driver takes care of all the details. Your suitcases are dropped off at your door, and picked-up the next morning. If you want to miss an event, that’s just fine. Also, many tours that cater to seniors of this age have a slower pace. You don’t change hotels every night, but stay in one city for a few days.

If you don’t want to climb up the pyramids or the ruins of Tikal, you do not need to. You can just enjoy the view.

The Go-Slow days will come for many of us. This is the true retirement.

M.