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...first time I felt that was in south america, the moment I got out of the truck, felt like a sport-women, strong and young and all that....untill I heard abuelita, abuelita, to discover that there was no other person around me, it WAS for ME, on a moment I was NOT expecting it at all.......

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when i was asking a self-row boating at the lake in Pokara Nepal. They asked me "Are you sure? Sir!"

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when people handing out flyers in the bar district look the other way when you walk by

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When a man is not so interested in loose women as he is interested in loose shoes and trousers.

When a woman is not so interested in a wild man, but now wants the same thing in a man as she wants in a bra:
comfortable and supportive.

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I re-visited my home town recently and went to the local industrial museum - and saw all the tools and machines I used to use every day.

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...when you spend a fair bit of time looking for dental clinics while travelling.

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When I get the Wednesday 60+ discount at my local grocery without being asked. (I'm 58)

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Walking up a steep hill in Madagascar with some young Malagasy and very much out of breath.

I asked my guide 'What are they saying?'

'They say that people walk up the hill carrying 20 Killogram packs'

'How many are over 60?'

'There is nobody in the village over 60.'

'No @@@@ing wonder.'

Rory

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When waiting to board a SE Asia budget airline (aka flying cattle car) they announced that first call was for "seniors" and the specified age group included me.

When there is no way you can fake it that you're eligible for a student discount, you'll never even get back the cost of the fake ISIC card.

When you go looking for a hotel you once stayed in and it's been torn down and even the locals don't remember it (like the Thai Song Greet in Bkk).

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When waiting your turn with other backpackers to jump off the boat onto a wooden jetty and the thai crew only help you.

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