I know a number of us have been enjoying Elisa's Southern California vacation photos and stories at The Crazy Life of a Writing Mom. The kids looked pretty darn happy at Knott's Berry Farm, didn't they? And how lucky is Elisa to get to meet the fabulous fishducky?
I'm not crazy about amusement parks now that my children have crossed the line into adulthood, but Oh! boy am I jealous that Elisa and company had lunch with fishducky! She's not the only blogger I'd like to meet, though. I want to grab each and every one of you in a Cinderita-style hug.
But I don't dare ask you which blogger you would most like to meet because then I'd have to answer the question myself. No way could I choose one of you above the others.
So here's a different question instead: What's your dream vacation destination?
I've brought up mine before. I want desperately to go to England. Every English major should get to visit England.
I want to go to the theater in London. Maybe Ralph Fiennes would be acting in something. A friend of The Hurricane's caught him in Oedipus Rex. I've read that play for so many classes. Seeing Ralph Fiennes in it would be amazing.
I'd also like to see Winston Churchill's underground bunker that was in use during WWII. Then I want to try on a few of the Crown Jewels and maybe waltz out with a tiara in my hair. I've heard that I could spend days on end in The Victoria and Albert Museum.
After London I'd head to Yorkshire to walk the moors as the Bronte sisters did. I'd visit Laurence Sterne's house (he wrote the very first stream of conscience novel, Tristram Shandy, before most people had even grasped the concept of a novel). Finally, I'd pay homage to Sylvia Plath by placing tulips on her grave and reciting some of her poetry.
Now, how about you? What's your dream vacation destination?
I'm looking forward to reading your answers. You're all so interesting.
That's why I offer you
Infinities of love (as my beloved Jane Austen did in her letters to her sister Cassandra),
Janie Junebug
Alaska in June. I want to know what 24 hours of sunlight feels like!
ReplyDeleteI've heard it's very difficult to sleep, but so what? When you're on vacation you want to stay awake and enjoy every minute. I'd like to see Alaska, too.
DeleteI am still working on that. I am hoping it will be my 40th birthday gift to myself. In the running are... 18 day cruise from Boston to Nova Scotia, PEI, Iceland, Greenland, and Amsterdam.... Hawaii with pit stops in San Francisco and the Grand Canyon... and Ireland.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see what happens. :)
Oh, how I'd love to see PEI. If you go to Amsterdam, then will you try pot? I probably would, but I'm a bad seed.
DeleteOh man, where do I start? Fiji or Tahiti would be nice, Greece is right up there. Then Hawaii again, maybe see all the other islands, and of course a prolonged vacay in my homeland, at the beach, pretty much anywhere in Italy. Btw, I wanted to meet Fishducky too, but so far I have been snubbed.....sigh, I guess I just don't rate as high as Elisa....lol. And yes, you'd be one of the fist bloggers I'd want to meet. :)
ReplyDeleteYES! Greece! I didn't study all that mythology for nothin'. I'm so sorry fishducky snubs you. Have you tried sending gifts?
DeleteTo ALESSANDRA & JANIE--Gifts are always worth at try!!
ReplyDeleteI'v been fortunate enough to have visited almost all of the places that were mentioned. It may sound silly, but I'd like to see Mt. Rushmore--I've never been there.
I've experienced my dream vacation. My family & I saw the 4th of July fireworks in 2000 while sitting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It doesn't get any better than that!!!
I have been told I saw Mt. Rushmore as a toddler. I don't remember. I'm sure it's very impressive.
DeleteOh, and fishducky, Alex is longing for a fishducky button for her blog. I think she's quite worthy of your approval.
Deletei love England and i prefer the cities other than London although London is like a fairy tale setting for me.
ReplyDeletebut more than that my dream vacation is to somewhere in Africa and lo and behold, i'm going to Zimbabwe in December!!!
i'm very excited - always been fond of Africa from the Nat Geo mags and documentaries I grew up with. so hopefully this trip is a dream come true for me.
Congratulations, Jaya! Keep us updated on your trip preparation and then the trip itself. I hope you'll blog about it.
DeleteBritain, particularly Wales. I've been intrigued for some time about Wales; we may have some family roots there. Historic Christian communities at Lindisfarne and Iona. And that's just the beginning.
ReplyDeleteSo many place, Rob-bear, so little time, so few dollars.
DeleteIf you want to go to England, I have just the thing for you. Go to my blog and under Blogs I Love to Read in the sidebar, click on Hilary's blog "positive letters...inspirational stories" She is from England and writes about all things British. She is really, really good. As for me, it would be Sweden again, with Great Britain as my second choice. I lived in London for two years when I was young. I saw many places, but I never went to Cornwall, the Lake District, Scotland. That would be a fun trip, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, Inger. I'll check out that blog.
DeleteP.S. Since I actually have met fishducky and been to her house, where I took pictures once and posted on my blog, I have something else for you in my sidebar. This one is under my Most Popular Posts and it is called: This is a post about a brilliant idea, a designer, etc. It's about how my hubby built an elevator for them, and about some of fishducky's artwork, including that fabulous stained glass window she made. Go visit, I think you'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI read that, Inger. It's so cool that fishducky has an elevator, and I love her artwork.
DeleteI just want to go to Cuba to see the place under Castro's rule. Then I want to go back again if Castro dies before I do.
ReplyDeleteFor the history.
If Castro outlives you, Peaches, that really will be historic, but knowing him, he just might do it.
DeleteI think I might like to visit Sweden since all my ancestors (and grandpa) came from there. :)
ReplyDeleteI had many opportunities to go to Sweden and turned them down because I would have spent most of my time alone while Dr. X was working. You should have gone with him. In fact, maybe you still can. Make friends with the New Mrs. X and she might invite you along.
DeleteI've been to London. It was great! I honestly don't know where my dream vacation would be. I've been to a lot of great places. I guess I'd like to see China, or New Zealand, or Turkey, or Greece... Just put me in a suitcase and take me with you - I'll go anywhere!
ReplyDeleteI'll poke a few holes in the suitcase so you get a little air to breathe, Sherry.
DeleteI want to see Hawaii one time before I lose my sight. I've been to most of the places you have mentioned.
ReplyDeleteFrance, England Germany, \Austria,Switzerland, Belgium Holland well most of Europe. I did not get to see Ireland, Scotland Iraly and Spain although I have been right on the border of Spain. lol Oh well. One day...
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could visit Maggie?
DeleteSomeday I may finally be a normal house and you can all stay with me! ;) I would love if you all could come visit me!
DeleteI wouldn't mind going to London I think it would be an anwesome place to vist, just like the awesome links you have shared with us today. I would also really love to go to Hawaii..........
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Hawaii, but for some reason I don't care to go -- unless fishducky installs me as caretaker at her condo.
DeleteNot likely darling, as I've never smoked anything in my life. It's a 18 day cruise that leaves out of Boston so there's no plane to catch to leave, which I love. I almost wish the cruise landed in England or Ireland, but hey... I'll take what I can get :)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good girl. I don't suppose, uh, er, maybe, you'd bring back a little medicinal something for me?
DeleteI knew you'd say no. And I don't want to take responsibility for your children if you end up in prison.
Let's see. How about Australia? Second place would be Alaska, so I could see a glacier, and the Northern lights. Third would be Scotland, to maybe meet some of my relatives still living there.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of those places so they all sound like good ideas to me. Isn't it fun to see new places?
DeleteI really want to go to Spain because the country, architecture, food, and wine are amazing! I also would love to see Italy, Croatia, Turkey, and the Czech Republic...and Greece, Germany, and Thailand..*sigh, so many places!
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