• Now I’m into my 50s my mind is turning to the next phase of my life and what I want to get out of it especially as I transition to retirement. Education, health, spiritual balance and new travel and cultural experiences are very possible with the right focus, attitude and commitment.

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  • Adventure ahead on the Indian Pacific

    While my World Trip 2026 is still 16 months away a lot has recently occurred. 

    Most importantly my employer had granted me approval for 8 weeks leave.  I’ve also paid for tour on first leg, commencing in November 2026, and put down a deposit for the second tour activity.

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  • Over the last 12 months, I’ve been slowly upgrading and fixing up my apartment. This started with painting the apartment, replacing an old bed, replacing the toilet, replacing the blinds / curtains, and replacing the couches.

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  • Petra – A wonder of the modern world I want to visit

    With my 2024-25 world trip behind me I’m now focused on what is next.  Having visited 90 countries so far I’ve issued a challenge to myself to experience 100 countries before I retire (hopefully sometime before 2029 and 2032).

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  • Official Name: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
    Established: 19 September 1983 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
    Population: 100,772 (2022 estimate)
    Country Size: 261 square kms
    Religion: 94.6% Christian, 2.6% No Religion 
    Language: English, Saint Kitts Creole
    Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
    Capital: Basseterre
    Order of Visit: Ninetieth
    First Visit: 02 January 2025
    Last Visit: 02 January 2025
    Duration: 1 Day
    Highlights: Enjoying rum and music on a catamaran trip around St Kitts. Sightseeing on the rustic and enjoyable St Kitts Railway train.
    Cities: Basseterre
    Saint Kitts and Nevis Journal Entry
    Published 16 November 2024 | 01 April 2025

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