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[Penguin]

Such a good time to go isn't it, with the midnight sun. Do you reckon Bergen is somewhere it'd be good to spend a couple of days? My Norweigan friend says the train journey from Oslo to Bergen is beautiful,  about three hours. I can't wait to go, have money put aside already for when my husband says we can't afford it 🤣

[jaypo]

Yes Bergen is nice,busy place,lots of shops and bars etc so come on Mr Penguin,Mrs Penguin wants a holiday 
Wonder how songbird's cruise is going,she was off to Alaska but hasn't there been an earthquake? Just heard something briefly on the news earlier

[CLKD]

 .  certainly the world news reports the possibility of a tsunami in the region so hopefully the Cruise ships will be diverted.

[Taz2]

.  certainly the world news reports the possibility of a tsunami in the region so hopefully the Cruise ships will be diverted.

The warning's been cancelled now

Taz x

[CLKD]

PHEW 

[CLKD]

I wondered whether, in order to get to Italy, that hiring a private driver/s with vehicle might be the way to get from UK to Milan  . 

There's a niche in the market for European-speaking private drivers with a vehicle with loo to hire!  All the buses are for 35+ people if 1 wants a loo on board  . 

Nope 

[getting_old]

I wondered whether, in order to get to Italy, that hiring a private driver/s with vehicle might be the way to get from UK to Milan  . 

There's a niche in the market for European-speaking private drivers with a vehicle with loo to hire!  All the buses are for 35+ people if 1 wants a loo on board  . 

Nope 

Find a student to act as chauffeur, they drive your campervan, you pay costs.

[CLKD]

The student would have to be at least bilingual/ fluent in Italian in case of accidents etc..  What I need is a MotoGP rider when they have a break ;-).  Fluent in at least 3 languages, them 

All Motorhomes have shower rooms and loos Puggles.  Some campers [like ours] have a portapotty - others which are longer have a small shower room/loo.  We aren't able to drive ourselves it would freak me out these days to get into Europe.

Trains; planes are completely out for me, can't do trains/coaches in the UK 

[CLKD]

 

[jaypo]

When I first joined this forum years ago,it was because of anxiety and at the time I didn't know what it was,we were due to go on our Xmas cruise,it was all bought and paid for and the dread I felt was horrendous,just did not want to go,in fact, I hated even leaving the house, I just didn't know what to say to my OH,he'd be devastated but knowing him the way I do,he'd have been understanding,we go every year,always have and I love it but when this bleepin meno hit,everything went haywire but after joining the forum and all the lovely women on here who explained what I was feeling, I felt so much better,soon after the anxiety lifted and we got our cruise.It still recurs but at least now I know what it is. Bless this forum and all the amazing women on it ❤️❤️

[Penguin]

When I first joined this forum years ago,it was because of anxiety and at the time I didn't know what it was,we were due to go on our Xmas cruise,it was all bought and paid for and the dread I felt was horrendous,just did not want to go,in fact, I hated even leaving the house, I just didn't know what to say to my OH,he'd be devastated but knowing him the way I do,he'd have been understanding,we go every year,always have and I love it but when this bleepin meno hit,everything went haywire but after joining the forum and all the lovely women on here who explained what I was feeling, I felt so much better,soon after the anxiety lifted and we got our cruise.It still recurs but at least now I know what it is. Bless this forum and all the amazing women on it ❤️❤️

Jaypo that first time, when you were dreading it and still went, how was it once you were on the cruise? Sometimes I get dreads before trips and at times have cancelled them. Did you end up enjoying yourself?

[jaypo]

I really did penguin but then I'd come out of the anxiety by then,it started about July time and I couldn't fathom what was wrong,anxious tummy,just a feeling of dread and doom,come October I read about menopause and thought,this might be what was up,joined this site and everyone was so helpful. I've been cruising for years but this one time,blimey, I REALLY didn't want to go but yes, I did and loved it,as usual.I'm the same when one of the neighbours invite us over, I absolutely dread it and really have to force myself but after the event, I just keep thinking......that was ok actually 🙄
If you're still thinking about cruising penguin,do try it,if,when on it,you feel things getting too much,just  to your cabin,for me,it feels like a safe haven,like my bedroom at home ❣️

[Penguin]

I really did penguin but then I'd come out of the anxiety by then,it started about July time and I couldn't fathom what was wrong,anxious tummy,just a feeling of dread and doom,come October I read about menopause and thought,this might be what was up,joined this site and everyone was so helpful. I've been cruising for years but this one time,blimey, I REALLY didn't want to go but yes, I did and loved it,as usual.I'm the same when one of the neighbours invite us over, I absolutely dread it and really have to force myself but after the event, I just keep thinking......that was ok actually 🙄
If you're still thinking about cruising penguin,do try it,if,when on it,you feel things getting too much,just  to your cabin,for me,it feels like a safe haven,like my bedroom at home ❣️

See, I think I'd love it and be fine with it. But would need to go without kids. Took then on overnight ferry newhaven to Dieppe this year and 9 year old daughter hated it, felt sick, didn't like not being able to see land etc. We had a nice cabin, outdoors, upper deck, but she just isn't a fan of boats. Perhaps I need to try a weekend from Southampton with hubby first and see how we go
Really glad you ended up enjoying that cruise, and that you were over the worst of the anxiety by then. I have cancelled trips before, but when I've made myself go, I have always been glad I did. I am the same with anything that involves going out in the evening or involves lots of people. I am keen when its far away, dread it in the run-up  but then invariably end up enjoying myself!

[CLKD]

I always want to rush through the week, get home: to see whether I enjoyed the holiday/not 

[Penguin]

I always want to rush through the week, get home: to see whether I enjoyed the holiday/not 

Hmm, not sure I understand. Do you mean you want to get home so you can look back and then decide if you enjoyed it?