We often hear seniors talking about having travelled 500 kilometres in a day, falling into bed then doing it all again the next day and the day after. Not only do you miss out on seeing the sights but you miss the good spots at free camps and you run the risk of hitting wildlife that feeds at dusk and dawn. We call this roo time.
Why not sleep in, have a lazy breakfast then enjoy your journey.
When you’re retired, every day is a Saturday, right? What’s the rush?
itchingforhitching 
Absolutely true. An important message for anyone on the road.
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That was one of the things we were really looking forward to, but it’s one of the hardest things to change. When we were working, and time was short, we had to travel full days to get to where we going. We try not to now, but still often find ourselves travelling for 5 – 6 hours in a day. Old habits die hard.
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Yes it is the hardest habit to change but we’re finding that age is calling the shots now.
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You are so right. It is as much about the journey as it is the destination for us. Relax! Enjoy and take it all in!
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Yes, Pub lacework, cute cottages, the size of the gutters, the quality of meat in the butcher’s window and the real estate agent’s windows. It all tells a story of the past and whether the town is on the up or the down.
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I agree whole heartedly with the slow and steady gets you there. After all if you are on the road it is all about the journey not only about the destination.
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Couldn’t agree more. You miss so much with your head down and a destination in your sights!
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Sounds wonderful to me!
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Me, I’m just naturally slow. There;s no fun in rushing.
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