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First Anniversary of Diagnosis and holiday advice.

Roy

So one year ago today I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 57, I think of it now as my birthday or renaissance. I spent 3 years waiting for an assessment, thinking back, I needed that time to explore autism,  the diagnosis brought some closure but a year later the journey is still ongoing. 
The biggest change has been over 2 years of being alcohol free, I don’t need alcohol anymore to control what I didn’t know was autism. 

I’ve learned to examine a situation, even further than normal, if the situation is going to cause me anxiety then I don’t do it, or I alter it.
My goal for this year is to stop people manipulating me.
I haven’t been on holiday since before covid, I’m really unsure as to what I would enjoy. I can’t sit on a beach for more than 10 minutes, boredom sets in, I’ve tried all inclusive holidays but struggle with the food, plus I don’t drink anymore so free alcohol isn’t an interest. I don’t think I would want to do a long flight yet,  I was actually thinking about a driving holiday to Ireland.  Another thought was a trip to the Norwegian Fjords, my wife has just been on a cruise with her sister, she didn’t think I would like a large ship, over 7000 people and no escape doesn’t sound fun. I’ve only been to Wales and Scotland a couple of times in my life so there’s an option. Eventually I would like to visit Japan, but I don’t think I’m ready for that yet.

Whats your perfect getaway? 

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  • When I was young I had a couple of holidays in The Isles of Scilly. What I enjoyed was how quiet it was away from the main town on St Mary's. Apart from the boat there is the helicopter which I travelled on once for a day trip. There is also a small plane, but not sure which airports you can now fly from. If you want to see the other islands you do need to go on the small boats. I don't know how it has changed though.

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  • When I was young I had a couple of holidays in The Isles of Scilly. What I enjoyed was how quiet it was away from the main town on St Mary's. Apart from the boat there is the helicopter which I travelled on once for a day trip. There is also a small plane, but not sure which airports you can now fly from. If you want to see the other islands you do need to go on the small boats. I don't know how it has changed though.

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  • in reply to Homebird

    I believe the ship that goes back and forth is being replaced this year, it will replace The Scillonian 3, locally known as the vomit comet, the new ship will have stabilisers. It’s currently under construction in Vietnam. The helicopter is another option, my wife has a friend on the isles, they have a problem with the young leaving and an ageing population. I would love to visit and see Penzance at the same time, most probably late summer when it’s quieter.