Train journeys and dilemma with bf

[Olddaddy]

Any of you guys experienced long-distance train journeys, I loved the Bangkok to Chiang Mai many years ago .

Want to do the Russia one going into Siberia .

Anyway my Filipino BF wants to do the Australian one from Sydney to Perth across Australia,he isn't a feminine guy BUT how do you travel with a boyfriend

I'm 62 he is 30 

Do you need the be open as such?

How do you introduce yourself to other retired couples travelling?

 

 

[kokopelli3]

He is my son.

[Olddaddy]

3 minutes ago, kokopelli3 said:

He is my son.

Step son?😳

[Olddaddy]

I have been watching these train journey tv series with the English guy,they are starting to fascinate me , travelling into Scotland highlands by train would be on my bucket list 

Who has done train journeys here and would you do it again?

I don't like boat cruises they get boring so may as well try railway 

[PeterRS]

2 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

Anyway my Filipino BF wants to do the Australian one from Sydney to Perth across Australia

I hope you realise that paticular journey is crashingly boring! A very good friend who adores trains and train journeys did it. Said it was a total waste of time and money.

I've travelled around Europe by train and enjoyed amost all the trips. I've also treated myself to two non-European extravagant train trips.

First was the two day Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver across the Rockies to Banff. The Gold Leaf service with Panorama cars up top and dining underneath was magnificent. Meals were delicious and beautifully served. Passengers  don't stay overnight on board. Instead we were put up in a hotel in Kamloops. Sometimes you never believe your luck. I put on an app the fact that I'd be in Kamloops for one night. Extraordinary! One young Chinese gay guy who lived there saw it and came over for dinner and afters. 

On my visit to Peru three years later I treated myself on the journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu by taking the Hiram Bingham train. This is more or less the equivalent of the Orient Express or the one that plies between Singapore and Bangkok - although much shorter. Fantastic experience! It leaves later than the other trains. Mimosas served before embarkation. Full a la carte breakfast in the dining car. Snacks in the open car at the back.

Also last train to leave in the late afternoon, preceded by a proper afternoon tea at the hotel by the entrance to the site. Four course a la carte dinner with wines and then a jazz band playing in the back car. Extravagant? Sure - but one of the little luxuries that help make life exciting!

I found Cusco one of the most fascinating cities I have visited. I'm sure most of us know the city's flag is the rainbow flag. The sense of history is stunning. Now I wish I'd spent more than 3 nights there. Were I to return, I'd love to explore more of the other valleys near Cusco.

[reader]

I’ve found that worrying about how you’re relationship is perceived by others Is wasted time and energy. It’s the relationship that you have with the guy in question is what matters.

If both of you are comfortable being seen in each other’s company, what others think shouldn’t be an issue. But if either of you are apprehensive, you’re allowing others to dictate how you feel. 

I go to any place, eat in any place with the most important person in my life and neither of us gives a thought to what others are thinking. This didn’t happen overnight. But once mutual trust is established, other considerations fade away. The happiness I experience far exceeds anything I’ve known in the past.

I’m well into my 70’s. If I don’t experience freedom now, when will I feel entitled.

[kokopelli3]

6 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

Step son?😳

Step son, adopted son, biological son it doesn't matter, keep them guessing; no one's business accept yours.

[unicorn]

On 11/6/2022 at 7:47 PM, Olddaddy said:

Any of you guys experienced long-distance train journeys, I loved the Bangkok to Chiang Mai many years ago .

Want to do the Russia one going into Siberia .

Anyway my Filipino BF wants to do the Australian one from Sydney to Perth across Australia,he isn't a feminine guy BUT how do you travel with a boyfriend

I'm 62 he is 30 

Do you need the be open as such?

How do you introduce yourself to other retired couples travelling?

 

 

I'm 60 and my domestic partner is 29. We introduce each other as domestic partners. I'm not sure it's wise to visit Russia these days, but if you were to do so, I'd be more careful and say he's your nephew. 

[Olddaddy]

6 minutes ago, unicorn said:

I'm 60 and my domestic partner is 29. We introduce each other as domestic partners. I'm not sure it's wise to visit Russia these days, but if you were to do so, I'd be more careful and say he's your nephew. 

Never heard that term, domestic partner...😳,means ,.?

 

[unicorn]

25 minutes ago, Olddaddy said:

Never heard that term, domestic partner...😳,means ,.?

 

Live together in a loving relationship and support each other, but not married.

[Olddaddy]

Look , I have decided to be honest and I have told my BF this .

If anyone asks we are just going to say we are raving homosexuals 💃💃💃

[vinapu]

2 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

Look , I have decided to be honest and I have told my BF this .

If anyone asks we are just going to say we are raving homosexuals 💃💃💃

Don,t be too brave or at least select your destinations carefully