My Adventurous In-10-tions...

I know that most of us (myself included) have a list of things we'd like to do before we die... a.k.a a "Bucket List". I'd post mine here, but it's quite long and it's everchanging as I get older. Never-the-less, it still exists... just for me... and I hope to accomplish at least a few of the things on it while I have the chance.

In addition to my "Bucket List", I have a long list of places I'd like to travel to while I'm still here. Dustin and I kindof started this list together when we lived in Tucson. We sat down one night and tried to think of all the places we wanted to go. I think #1 on our list at the time was Hershey, PA! Not surprising... what 19 year old girl wouldn't love a trip to the hometown of Hershey Kisses???

My traveling list is also plenty long (I do want to make a stop in all 50 states, eventually), but I've put together a "short list" of the top 10 places I want to go. As of now, I want to visit (in no particular order)...

1 - Alaska: If I had the chance to go on a cruise... This is where I would go. It looks so beautiful!

I realize I'd probably be the youngest person on the boat, but so be it. I respect my elders!

2 - Northern, CA: From San Francisco all the way up to the Redwoods in Humboldt County. I'm all for a day on the beach in the southern part of California, but as a logger's daughter, I'm all about the trees!

I have an incurable fascination for BIG trees... It's in my blood.

3 - Boston, Mass.: From the Freedom Trail to the fabulous seafood to whale watching (something that's on my Bucket List)... How could I go wrong with a trip to Beantown?

And as someone who can't stand the New York Yankees, I'd love to catch a Boston Red Sox game!

4 - Venice, Italy: My mom has been to Venice... I've seen the pictures... what more can I say?

I really want to know how they built this city on water!

5 - Paris, France: Although I've heard that the people aren't the nicest, I'd still LOVE to see Paris. I like to take a stroll along the Seine... Take a tour of the Louvre...

And what girl wouldn't want to see this! (Sigh....)

6 - Missoula, MT: Dustin is probably going to laugh at this one, but I can't help it. Ever since seeing "A River Runs Through It" years ago, I have wanted to visit Missoula, MT and learn to fly fish.

I think a pair of rubber waders would suit me well!

7 - Turtle Island, Fiji: Forget Hawaii! This would be my private island getaway of choice if I came across a small fortune any time in the near future.

Plus, it's named after turtles... Count me in!

8 - Aspen, CO: My brother and I drove through the area with my mom once as kids, and I still remember how gorgeous it was. I'd love to check out the local shops and maybe spend a day on the slopes.

Again... I think the trees are calling to me!

9 - Ireland: Castles... I want to see some castles!! Maybe a round of golf and a trip to an Irish pub...

Oh yeah... Did I meantion there were CASTLES?!?!

10 - Niagara Falls: There's a casino... a Butterfly Conservatory... The Skylon Tower...

And I'd do just about anything for a helicopter tour!

There you have it... My short list of Adventurous In-10-tions! Let the packing (and lottery winning) begin!!