The Virgin Backpacker: You are Never Too Old - Softcover

Following the death of his wife from cancer, a retired Scottish headmaster cast aside his inhibitions, picked up his rucksack and wandered the world - a virgin backpacker in search of adventure.

From the glacier-wrapped mountains of Patagonia and the wildlife of Antarctica to enigmatic Easter island, via the delights of the South Sea islands and diving the Great Barrier Reef, this story offers personal glimpses, with an eye for the absurd, not only of places few people venture to explore, but of interactions with youthful backpackers and indigenous peoples - even as a guest of royalty.

A humorous and inspiring true life tale, The Virgin Backpacker reveals the cathartic effects of travel, and proves that bereavement and retirement can be the beginning of a youth reclaimed.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis (British Scholar and Novelist. 1898-1963). 

A former mathematics teacher, John B McMillan retired as head of Invergordon Academy in the Highlands of Scotland in 2001. He was awarded the OBE for services to education and now lives in Lochcarron in the North West Highlands. He travels the world for up to six months each year, pursuing his interest in diving, photography and sailing. When home, he gives lecture tours. He also plays the spoons!

This illustrated memoir is a Must Buy for anyone who likes to laugh, cry or anything in between!