Is there a place you'd really love to visit?

Chet said:
I would like to visit all the places that I have never been to before and that even includes places in PA.
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Living in London in my early years I never really took it in as our capital city. A promotion at work that meant an eighty mile relocation, we left London and became accustomed to a slightly slower pace of life. Some years later, we celebrated a wedding anniversary with four days in London, visiting the place like a tourist. What a fabulous and eye opening time we had.
 

debodun said:
My family visited in the summer of 1963, so I must have been 11. All I remember is pyramid-shaped piles of cannonballs. I bought this souvenir at a gift shop.
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@debodun , this reminds me of our 6th grade Safety Patrol trip to Washington, DC! They took us to Gettysburg, gave us a lightshow of the Battle of Gettysburg on a huge table, then to Mt. Vernon, then to all of the sights in DC from the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington monument, the Washington Zoo, and my favorite, Smithsonian Institute!
 
I always wanted to go to northern Norway, Sweden or Finland where the Sami people live but as I have no desire to fly again then that won't be happening. Much nearer to home I would love to tour Scotland which must include a trip to Edinburgh where the maternal side of my family originated. I've only ever been on a day trip to Glasgow and a weekend reunion in Moffat. Don't recall much about Glasgow as it was literally there and back in a day to look at furniture. lol Moffat was beautiful, really enjoyed that. Both those trips were done before I knew about my Edinburgh connections.
 
Not just a place, but a strenous walk (or hike, as you in the U.S. would call it) along the "backbone of England":
The Pennine Way, the first National Trail in Great Britain, from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm at the Scottish borders.
Total lengh: 268 miles (431 km)
In the 1980s I noticed the book "The Footpaths of Britain" at a university library. The Pennine Way is the wildest and most rugged of the long-distance paths, that are described inside. I have this dream to hike it completely for almost four decades now.
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/pennine-way/
 
I have visited 47 of the fifty states, I missed Hawaii, Alaska .... and somhow Road Island ?

But ... If I flew, which I do not .... I would luv to see Normandy & surrounding area . So much modern history set there.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
Yup. I'd love to visit the Pyramids and the remains of Ancient Egypt. When you think how far back in history they were- the wheel was experimental technology, and what they accomplished, not just in the building, but all the infrastructure that took.
Is there a place you'd really love to visit?
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I visit Egypt every two years or so with my husband. He was born in Alexandria. After visiting his relatives we always conclude our trip by visiting Luxor and Cairo where the main pyramids are.

They are indeed a sight to behold and a plus is tourists are allowed to visit inside the three main pyramids (for a fee). It’s an incredible experience!

Hope you enjoy this video…I love all of Egypt, but Luxor (at No 10 on the video) has always been my favourite.


We’ll be back in Egypt in June

As for where I would like to go …we have travelled a tremendous amount, but never got to Mongolia. The place fascinates me…
 
My old home town and the high school from where I graduated. I think our 50th reunion will be in 2029. I dated a girl from my high school off and on for the last 2 years before going to college. I was kind of in love with her, but at 18, you’re not sure if it’s love or something else. I was away at college for about 3 months when she wrote me a letter telling me she couldn’t write to me anymore because she became engaged. I congratulated her and really wasn’t broken up about it. Now, I have learned her husband had died a few years ago. I have her address and keep thinking about writing to her. I would like to see her again, so maybe while I’m thinking about, I may send her a note and see what her situation is.
 
Jamala said:
I visit Egypt every two years or so with my husband. He was born in Alexandria. After visiting his relatives we always conclude our trip by visiting Luxor and Cairo where the main pyramids are.

They are indeed a sight to behold and a plus is tourists are allowed to visit inside the three main pyramids (for a fee). It’s an incredible experience!

Hope you enjoy this video…I love all of Egypt, but Luxor (at No 10 on the video) has always been my favourite.


We’ll be back in Egypt in June

As for where I would like to go …we have travelled a tremendous amount, but never got to Mongolia. The place fascinates me…
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Thank you. I got fascinated with the Egypt. The Pyramids were their moon landing.
 
George1959 said:
Not just a place, but a strenous walk (or hike, as you in the U.S. would call it) along the "backbone of England":
The Pennine Way, the first National Trail in Great Britain, from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm at the Scottish borders.
Total lengh: 268 miles (431 km)
In the 1980s I noticed the book "The Footpaths of Britain" at a university library. The Pennine Way is the wildest and most rugged of the long-distance paths, that are described inside. I have this dream to hike it completely for almost four decades now.
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/pennine-way/
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we call it a Hike here in England as well
 
horseless carriage said:
Living in London in my early years I never really took it in as our capital city. A promotion at work that meant an eighty mile relocation, we left London and became accustomed to a slightly slower pace of life. Some years later, we celebrated a wedding anniversary with four days in London, visiting the place like a tourist. What a fabulous and eye opening time we had.
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yes this is what we do.. altho' we live just 20 miles from the centre of the city.. it's like a different world here compared to there.. so aside from essential trips like hospital visits etc.. when I visit I go and look at it through tourist eyes..
 
George1959 said:
Not just a place, but a strenous walk (or hike, as you in the U.S. would call it) along the "backbone of England":
The Pennine Way, the first National Trail in Great Britain, from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm at the Scottish borders.
Total lengh: 268 miles (431 km)
In the 1980s I noticed the book "The Footpaths of Britain" at a university library. The Pennine Way is the wildest and most rugged of the long-distance paths, that are described inside. I have this dream to hike it completely for almost four decades now.
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/pennine-way/
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What beautiful sights!
 
George1959 said:
Good to know, I always thought that 'hike' is the A.E. equivalent of 'walk'. Is there a difference in the sense, that walking is not such energetic as hiking?
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yes when we walk for fun.. slowly but for exercise and fun.. we call it rambling which is what people who hike in places like the lake district do.. or around where I live here in the south..Lots of rambling clubs..

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here are the Derbyshire Dales ramblers..

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hollydolly said:
yes when we walk for fun.. slowly but for exercise and fun.. we call it rambling which is what people who hike in places like the lake district do.. or around where I live here in the south..Lots of rambling clubs..

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here are the Derbyshire Dales ramblers..

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Nice people, nice pics. Shortly after 2000 I saw on the net the "40's Walkers North", "a very friendly group", as they described themselves. I assume, that the "40's Walkers South" existed too.
Walking is popular with people over 60 here also. But the German rambling clubs don't get young members.
 
packleader said:
My wife always wanted to see the Antarctic. By ship we rounded Cape Horn, but the Antarctic was still 500 miles away. Well, there is always another tomorrow.
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I was just thinking about this. My late fiance and I were thinking of seeing the Antarctic as tourists.

But yesterday I think it would be really interesting to work at the South Pole. (The only job I'd be qualified for would be kitchen help, and I'm too old now.) A few years ago I read about how they do things there -- how they deal with water and other things we (might) take for granted. It would be so fascinating to see and experience that.
 
Italy, Venice, Rome and Naples (Napoli) for a 3 day Pizza/Pasta weekend. One of hubby's travel plans after retirement. I don't know that I'll ever see it.

Astérix and Obélix Park in France. Been a fan for years, have most of the hardcover comics books. Daughter has a miniature soft toy Idéfix the wee dog that follows them in their adventures. From their website the site is amazing. I'm hopeful...

Here's the Wikipedia link about the site
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix
 

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