"I may be 76, but slowing down, or retirement, couldn't be further from my mind. True, I don't have a hefty pension or a partner to while away the rest of my days with, but my love of travelling is as passionate as it has always been. I love scaring myself stupid trying new experiences, and if a friend or daughter is unavailable I'll go alone."
"Solo travel is far better than sitting at home looking back instead of forward. So, when I was offered the chance to try a naturist holiday in southern Crete in July, rather than, OMG, naked in front of strangers!, my first thought was, No hold luggage! The idea of baring all at a resort full of people I didn't know seemed exciting rather than terrifying. Elaine on the beach in Saint Kitts in the Caribbean I hitched a lift to Vritomartis naturist resort from my accommodation in the village nearby."
She is 76 and refuses to slow down or retire, despite lacking a large pension or partner. Her passion for travelling remains strong and she seeks new, thrilling experiences, often travelling alone when companions are unavailable. She tried a naturist holiday in southern Crete and found the prospect exciting rather than terrifying, later feeling liberated and proud of every part of her ageing body. Travel has been lifelong, sparked by childhood fascination with lorries and a Vespa escape to Cornwall at 17. After her husband's death and a later breakup she maintained her passion, later visiting India and staying in monasteries in Nepal.
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