The Best ExoticThird Stage

Many years ago now my parents moved into a retirement village. They were very happy about this. It is a very big village and was probably one of the leaders in its field with continual stages of care from independent living through to Nursing home for those who need it. Add to this a lovely semi rural setting with lots of amenities and facilities and it really does sound kind of perfect.

Except that to me it sounds kind of terrifying. A fair way from the city and surrounded by people in a similar stage of life who all have rules about what can and can't happen... Definitely not the way I would want to go... I am a city girl pure and simple.. I like to be surrounded by life and colour and variety and people. Even the thought of 'retiring' does not sit well with me.. When it is time for me to leave this earthly plain I hope to do it in full flight.. being busy and working till the end. I do find the growing trend for 'retirement cruising' a semi-bearable option.. These cruise ships are equiped with all the facilities one requires in one's golden years and spend their time meandering the high seas from port to port.. I could probably become accustomed to that.

However, the very best option for my later years has recently been revealed to me.. I am very surprised that no-one has previously thought of it but it is perfect.. Following on the heels of retail, manufacturing, telemarketing and various other industries, the 'old age industry' should be out-sourced to India.

I want to spend the third stage of my life at a hotel just like the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel where 'everything works out in the end, and if it hasn't workout out...it is not the end!.' I want to spend this stage in a place where the simple things are done beautifully, where there is life and colour and new experiences and the possibility of wonderful adventures. A place where you can find another chance to be the person you were meant to be. And after all, for me it is not so strange considering it was in this amazing and exotic and beautiful country that my life began.