After retiring early, Kelly Benthall and her husband, Nigel, embraced a slowed pace of travel. This summer, they deviated from their routine and spent five weeks moving through seven locations in the UK and Ireland. This trip included family visits, sightseeing, and unforgettable experiences but left them feeling exhausted. Despite the joy of the journey, the fast pace took its toll. They realized that their choice of slower, more intentional living was the right path for them, emphasizing the challenges of quick travel and the need for rest and rejuvenation.
After five weeks of intense travel across seven stops in the UK and Ireland, we felt exhilaration mixed with exhaustion, prompting a reminder of our intention for a slower life.
The whirlwind nature of our journey – from family visits and nostalgia to sightseeing – emphasized the joy of exploration and connection but also left us depleted.
This trip marked a departure from our usual slow travel approach, becoming a thrilling yet unsustainable fling with fast-paced travel that tested our limits.
The experience underscored the physical toll of rapid travel, as my legs grew stronger from exploration, but my overall energy dwindled significantly.
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