Whatever you might think about backpackers, you almost have to admit they have the right idea. Bumming around the world, going where they want, when they want.
Actually, it was a backpacker that inspired me to plan for an early retirement. One time, shortly before my vacation was over and I had to return to work, I was sitting in some restaurant on the beach road, having lunch and a Heineken and watching all the cute waitresses. Anyway, this backpacker strolls in to talk to one of the girls. It was obvious he didn't have to be anywhere anytime soon. Right then it dawned on me that I should drop out of the rat race and relax. The backpacker had the right idea. Work sucks.
Rex