The article reflects on a writer's childhood memories of travel with their parents, emphasizing the emotional significance of exploring together. As their parents age and move more slowly, the writer grapples with the realization that future trips may be limited. After considering various travel options, the writer opts for a European river cruise aboard the Viking Forseti, aiming to provide a manageable experience for their parents. Through the preparation and journey, the writer embraces their role in caring for their parents while reliving joyful moments shared in the past.
'The clouds were upside down-or at least that's how they seemed to me. I was three years old, flying for the first time from the U.K. to Jamaica, looking down at the puffs in the sky below us.'
'I credit my dad, Tony, and mom, Peta, not only with igniting my desire to explore but also for giving me the confidence to do so.'
'Instead, I suggested a European river cruise, a weeklong itinerary aboard the Viking Forseti that started and ended in Bordeaux, France.'
'I sensed that both my parents found the bustle overpowering.'
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