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.
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