Am I now Completely Mad ( longish post)

Do it. Do it. Do it!!!!! Enjoy and have a brilliant time.

Already looking forward to hearing about your travels.

I didn't know I wanted to, just thought 'Why Not' after running after everyone else for 30+ years!!

If you want to go on a 12 day trip to India then do it - why ever would you not?

Not my scene personally - I would need to take a suitcase full of Imodium. There is a joke in our family that I get the squits if I go to Wales! - which is very nearby.

Great news, go for it. You will have a wonderful time. I have just booked for Cuba over the winter. We have never gone long haul til this year, there's a lot of world out there to see and having watched the best marigold films have India set in my sights for the future.
We only live once so now is our time. Enjoy.

Thanks again, seen GP today, ? for travels !

Your situation sounds similar to mine my son's smoke too much weed I help out if they are in dire need but any thing I say and do is always criticized so much that I've told them if they don't like what I say and do leave me alone I'll survive . Think I'll start s p ending my savings on myself .you have done the right thing as for being insane no way enjoy your holiday .

Good for you. I wish I had the nerve to do that.

Go for it girl!

Do it whilst you can or you will always regret not grabbing the opportunity

Yes. But not very adventurous.

You will feel so pleased with yourself when you get back Grannylyn. It will really give you a boost.

"Only" ? jbf. Sounds lovely !

Have a lovely trip, Grannyl. I envy your spirit of adventure. ✈️

Seville! (looked in emails)

If you don't spend the money, the council will have it off you if you ever need care. Enjoy it.

I'm not as brave as you. I've only got Nice, Vienna and somewhere else that I can't remember, lined up for the rest of this year. Just tiddly trips in comparison to your big adventure.

Yes, I have a card and booklet in several languages, also got insurance that specifically covers gastroparesis which I was surprised at!
Got tickets fro Glasgow to Heathrow and vv
Almost as dear as the trip !!

Whatever you do don't cancel. You have doen enough. It is time to think of yourself, go and enjoy your holiday and have a great time.

Go for it. They have already spent their inheritance, esp. your DS... Enjoy and let us know how it went!

There is now a generic form of Immodium available from pharmacies which is cheaper.

I lived in India for a while and here is my gratuitous advice for endeavouring to avoid tummy troubles.
1. Please note that the Indian food that is generally served in the UK is noticeably different to the Indian food that is served in India.
2. Do not, under any circumstances, eat the following whilst in India: street food, ice, salads.
3. Only eat freshly cooked, piping hot food, not food that has been lingering around for a while.
4. With regard to drinks, be aware of "bottled" water that may just be tap water that has been decanted into empty plastic bottles and resealed. Accordingly, check the seal on bottled water carefully before imbibling and only prchase such drinks from a reputable source.
5. Trust your judgment when it comes to the cleanliness of eateries. If you have any doubts about the standards of hygiene then move on and do not eat there.
Despite all reasonable precautons you may well fall sick so take medication such as Immodium and Dioralyte with you and also carry loo roll with you.
Enjoy your trip!

Good for you ! Do it and have no regrets !

Go Lynn. Go. And enjoy every minute of the adventure.

Go for it girl, you deserve it,. Fnd yourself and come back recharged ready to face anything

On his deathbed, on father said all the things he wished he had done in his life.
After I was widowed I went on several holidays every year now I am 93 crippled with arthritis and am housebound. I feel I did the right thing. Have no savings but son is well off and agrees with me.. Enjoy yourself whilst you are able. Good luck.

You've done your bit for your family and more. Time for you to enjoy yourself. Have a wonderful time.

Go for it you deserve it and have a great time.