hello Claudia, Thanks for writing me back. This the 2nd time I've asked people about traveling and leaving my family home. I keep getting the same answer but it doesn't make leaving any easier. Like I said, I'm 47 and have had Parkinson's for 7 years. It seems to be going pretty slowly but some of the stories I read online scare me. Besides, I miss troubling with my wife most of all. I'm going to Baja Mexico in October with my brother so that's a start. I have friends scattered all over the United States so I guess I should start visiting them. Maybe I subconsciously I am rebeling against the thought that someday I might not be able to travel. It's hard to imagine because even know I get tired now and I am shaky at times, overall I still feel fairly good. anyway, keep in touch because I love to hear about other people's travel. Oh, by the way, have you ever heard of Elderhostel.? It's supposed to be a great way to travel and learn at the same time. Scott Burnett P W P ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn