Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Time to reflect...

Well, a hectic life has seen this blog neglected but that does mean there has been more time than usual between posts for reflection and this time the thoughts have come around to pondering further a major change in life, which perhaps gives many their best opportunities for reflection - retirement!

Any mention of this subject, whether here or in conversation, seems to spark strong reactions on one aspect or another of retirement - and from people of any age group - so I think we shall try to follow some related themes, as particularly related to the expat.

Only last week, a mention of expats in retirement turned the conversation to the vivid image of the enclave of "lotus eaters" in a steamy climate, where everyone has little to do but play bridge - and the gin comes out by 11 am! Not an unreasonable way of life do I hear you say? Some are probably able to do that and survive it but perhaps we also need to consider those people leading a more active retirement and what matters to them...