It's come

Maybe it's because it is your third visit? I love Barcelona and want to go back as I didn't spend enough time there first time round and missed the Picasso Museum and a few other things. But, apart from that I doubt if I'd go back there for a third time. Funny things, holidays; something nice about somewhere new and exciting to explore, but when you go back to fill in all the things you missed it's not so good [the exception being Paris; I don't think I'll ever tire of going there]. I'm always relieved when I find some music that excites me as I feel that the day I listen to Radio6 feel bored will be my 'so this is it' moment. I'm always glad to be home, though [but you have to go away to feel that; maybe that's what holidays are all about ].

bags Yay!

We always grin and say: "We live here!" when we see our home hills.

Lona Home is where the heart is...and, whenever we visit family in England, I admit to leaving a piece of my heart with them. Scotland is our adopted homeland. As we cross the border into Scotland, we always break into song.

I agree graces, I've never been a big fan of holidays although I too have been to some wonderful places- Venice, Paris, Rome.
One of the best was when I was 16 and my dad took me pony trekking in Wales, it was brilliant
Now, I'm glad to get home after just a weekend!

Would I be cynical to say that the concept of holidays can be overrated? I know some holidays are wonderful, others can be a bit of a let down, but we are brainwashed into thinking we must want/need/enjoy ever more exotic holidays to the point where you feel odd enjoying staying close to or simply staying at home. Yes there are places in the world I might never see, but I am not going to fret. There are lovely parts of the UK which are much more accessible especially for short breaks. That's fine too. We are each individuals and if we are lucky enough to be able to do as we like we shouldn't ever feel we need to make excuses. As a child I used to cry (!) the night before we left wherever we were on holiday, to come home. I loved being away (as did my parents), from our small Scottish town which was , frankly, a bit dull. As a young mum trying to pack for a DH and 3 small children I used to think "This is going to have to be a d**n good holiday to make all this fuss worth it!" I hated packing, hated the journey to wherever and it was sometimes a relief to be home again. That said there are places where I could hardly bear to leave - Tobermory on Mull, for instance, Berlin,Neuchatel, North Norfolk (when the sun was shining) and Ludlow in Shropshire.
But on the whole, like the song says "It's very nice to go travelling, to London, Paris or Rome, it's very nice to go travelling , but it's so much nicer to come home"!!!!

We also have almost come to the end of holidays ,not through age although we are old,77 and 76, but because my DH's memory problems preclude them now.He needs routine and is not happy when somewhere he doesn't know.But we have lots of lovely memories and they keep me going.

We no longer enjoy going on holiday but short breaks are fine as it's good to get away. After two or three days I miss my dogs, my garden and the comfort of a daily routine. We were on the Isle of Wight for a week (two weeks ago) and the weather was disappointing after such a lovely summer but I was delighted to see the forecast that we'd be coming home to days of sunshine again which seemed to matter more.

DD2 is disappointed that we've turned down her suggestion that we go to Portugal with them for two weeks next year but there are so many places in UK that are within driving distance that we still haven't seen and as far as lying in the sun is concerned.....Been there, done that!

No petra you're not old just a little homesick maybe... I'm jealous of your travelling . There are many places I'd love to see before I am over the hill, but I'm too much of a coward to do it alone or in a group and OH won't/can't fly... its not got the same appeal to do this things alone. I suppose I knew this when we got together but I did think he'd get over it.. but its not to be.

enjoy the rest of your jaunt in the sunshine .

I understand. Tomorrow you will feel better, I think.
Sometimes the thought of our own bed, bath, telly seem overwhelmingly inviting, don't they. But they will all still be there when you get home.
Funnily enough, Barcelona is the last city on my wish list of cities to visit,
and I haven't made it yet. Is it worth the effort?
Enjoy the rest of your hols. (and you are not old!)

Search for the thread "Don't really feel like going on holiday" and you will see you are not alone! It does not mean you are old!

How wonderful that you live in a lovely place.