The Wordsmith's Forge

>> Oh that’s a lovely programme, nothing broadens the mind like travel, and they say it’s impossible to close it again once you have. <<

Exactly. It gives people a chance to learn from experience and get a head start on maturity.

>> Of course, it’s much easier if you have the money and the physical ability.<<

Easier, sure, but not a requirement. Get a Life has a robust scholarship program, which helps.

>> Some people also do it for work. The hairdresser that does my hair took a hairdressing course out of school then worked on a cruise ship for three years which gave her a travel bug, as she said.<<

Even in this world, I saw a sailing ship advertising for temp crew.

>> Some do seasonal work if they’re fit and healthy.<<

True, but not all seasonal work is vigorous physical labor. Think about all the places that do holiday events and need someone to man a kiosk.

>> And if you cannot for whatever reason, you can always read and always be a perpetual student, always interested.<<

Well, that's the Academy of Hypatia and the Alexandrian Year. ;) You'd have to pry me out of that with a crowbar. A looong crowbar.