What kind of experience is it to travel with parents?

One word: tired, two words: very tired, three words: tired and happy. In the past, my parents were busy making money for our study and life, and never had a chance to travel. Now that they have grown up, their jobs are independent, and they have a little spare money, they finally have the opportunity to take them out for a walk, take a plane, take a high-speed train or something, see the scenery they have never seen, and experience an alternative lifestyle, which is another kind of filial piety. However, taking two old people out alone is as tired as taking a doll, but it is also quite happy.

Last time I took my parents to Taiwan Province Province for a free trip, I had to make my own decisions on air tickets, flight time, hotel, itinerary and strategy. More importantly, I have to consider the health of the elderly, such as avoiding remote scenic spots with long driving distance and trying to go to some scenic spots with local characteristics.

? Before departure, according to the weather forecast of the destination, they are also told what clothes to bring, common medicines and comfortable and soft shoes. The day before they left, they went home and saw that their father had prepared a pair of new leather shoes. They were really speechless and immediately took him to the city to buy a pair of casual shoes. Sometimes I feel that my parents are more like children as they get older. Many things are not safe enough to rely on persuasion. I have to check it with my own eyes before I can rest assured.

? When the plane takes off, teach them to open their mouths or chew gum to prevent the eardrum from being compressed. Ask them from time to time if they want to go to the toilet and fasten their seat belts or something. The most important thing is not to speak loudly. Mom and dad are used to talking loudly at home. If they are not careful, their voices will be loud enough to be heard in the whole cabin. sorry

When I go to play, they are always interested in everything, and then they stop there to watch and chat with each other. Haha, at this time, as long as I am not in a hurry, I will stand by and wait for them. At this moment, I think they are so cute and natural, and their trips are always delayed, but that doesn't matter, as long as they are interesting and have fun, it doesn't matter whether they go to the scenic spot or not.

? Finally, my dad is a heavy smoker, but most people in Taiwan Province Province don't smoke, which makes him miserable, so I added another item to my itinerary: finding a smoking area.

In short, although it is very tiring to take my parents to travel, I am also very happy to see them so happy. I'd like to take them with me next time.