Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.
I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.
And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.
Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead.