Favorite Saying

My favorite saying:  "you teach people how you want to be treated." 

Problem with Road Scholar

When I first began to travel with Elderhostel (now Road Scholar) in 1997 you had to be 60 years old or older.  A few years later you needed to be 55 years old or older. Eventually the age limit was dropped altogether.  As a result the average age of people on a tour is now around 50 years old.  A much more active group. 

Someone or maybe more reported that I used a walker at FLW first home/studio during a Road Scholar trip this fall.  I did use a walker briefly that was provided by the visitor center.  And I sat in a chair when available at other locations during the tour.  I had injured my right leg previous to the tour.  

So now I am on a Road Scholar list that prohibited me from registering for a Road Scholar program in New Mexico even though my right leg has completely healed.  I have never been asked by a leader to not participate in any activity during a program.  I know my limitations.  

I have written a letter to RS and talked to someone at RS on the phone.  After going on 69 trips with Road Scholar I no longer feel welcome.   

The plus side is that it has forced me to check out other tour companies that do cater to older people.