I am 71 but when I was 31 approximately, I bought a book called beautiful English villages that I still have. Bath and the Cotswolds were both places that I dog-eared in the book. I'm still never been. I've only traveled there in that book and now watching reels on the internet. I'm not adventurous like you nor young anymore and so I would be frightened to even attempt a trip unless I go with a reputable travel service. I can't imagine walking alone through these villages even though they're very beautiful and safe just exploring even though I would have loved to have done it. Maybe I should have pursued it in my 40s and 50s and even 60s. I'm going to order your book about dabbling how much more dabble do I have in me as I get older? That is my fear
Melinda -- thanks so much for your comment! The beauty of dabbling (or even adventuring) is that you get to decide how much feels like too much. As I state in my book, part of the joy of intentional amateurism is exploring where the edge of your comfort zone is, but determining where that edge is is entirely in your control. I do hope you feel comfortable at some point to visit Bath and the Cotswolds (maybe with a friend!), and if you do, please let me know, and we'll have a coffee in town!
I am 71 but when I was 31 approximately, I bought a book called beautiful English villages that I still have. Bath and the Cotswolds were both places that I dog-eared in the book. I'm still never been. I've only traveled there in that book and now watching reels on the internet. I'm not adventurous like you nor young anymore and so I would be frightened to even attempt a trip unless I go with a reputable travel service. I can't imagine walking alone through these villages even though they're very beautiful and safe just exploring even though I would have loved to have done it. Maybe I should have pursued it in my 40s and 50s and even 60s. I'm going to order your book about dabbling how much more dabble do I have in me as I get older? That is my fear
Melinda -- thanks so much for your comment! The beauty of dabbling (or even adventuring) is that you get to decide how much feels like too much. As I state in my book, part of the joy of intentional amateurism is exploring where the edge of your comfort zone is, but determining where that edge is is entirely in your control. I do hope you feel comfortable at some point to visit Bath and the Cotswolds (maybe with a friend!), and if you do, please let me know, and we'll have a coffee in town!