should i travel to corfu alone if my family cancels?
I’ve been looking forward to a trip to Paleokastritsa, a little village on Corfu, for months now. My parents, who are in their mid-60s, invited me (I’m 36) to join them, and I jumped at the chance. We’ve always had a family connection to this spot—so many memories tied to those blue waters and winding hills. But here’s the catch: my parents have a reputation for backing out of plans at the last minute. It’s almost become a running joke in our family, but this time, it’s not so funny. I’ve been waiting for five months, and now it looks like they might bail again.
Now I’m stuck wondering—should I just go by myself? I know the area well, but the idea of sitting at a taverna, sipping a beer alone, makes me feel a bit awkward. It’s not like I haven’t traveled before, but somehow, going solo to a place filled with family memories feels different. I keep thinking, am I too old to be nervous about this? Or is it normal to feel a little sad about possibly being alone on a trip meant for reconnecting?
I can’t help but laugh at myself—here I am, a grown adult, worried about eating alone in a Greek village. Has anyone else been in this situation, where family plans fall apart and you’re left deciding whether to go it alone? And if you did, was it as lonely as you feared, or did you end up surprising yourself? I’m torn between wanting to prove I can do it and wishing things had just gone as planned. The scenery will be beautiful, but will it feel empty without someone to share it with?
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