Where would you go?

The other day I was daydreaming about all the places I would travel if I could. The list is long but I decided to share my top 8. There is just something about traveling that makes me feel alive. The new smells, taste, and faces make all my senses ignite. I love feeling completely out of my comfort zone yet totally energized, full of life. There is just nothing more exciting than traveling, experiencing a culture so much bigger than yourself. Without further adieu, my top 8 places in no particular...

1. New Zealand

Lord of the Rings was filmed there...do I need to say more? It is just so beautiful. Every time when the movie would show the Shire I would feel calm and at peace looking at the different greens and majestic mountains in the background. (Mordor excluded a course)

2.Japan

Sushi. I absolutely love sushi. I don’t really know how much sushi is actually served in Japan but in this day dream we will say a lot. I became hooked when Chad took me to a small sushi joint in Wichita Falls. Sushi, raw fish, in Wichita Falls? Yes, let’s not even go into how fresh sushi could be in a place like Wichita Falls, TX but it was delicious. If you haven’t tried it please do. My mom is even addicted and that is saying something. Ok, my mouth is watering...moving on. Besides sushi, I am drawn to Japan because of it’s culture. I think it would be fascinating to discover in depth!

3. England

I have been to England before- for only a couple of days so I didn't do it justice. I put it on my list because I would like to discover England with Chad. The history is intriguing. It was such an unique experience to stand in Shakespeare's town and to see the Tower of London, imaging all the people and stories that had come before me! Added bonus to visiting England, they speak English! Mind the Gap!

4. South America to see Mayan ruins

Since they predicted the world was going to end this year I feel its important to pay them a visit. The history would be amazing. Just thinking of the culture makes me excited. I love imagining how life was back then. So different from our own.

5.Holy Land

I have learned so much about the Holy Land. Many stories about my faith took place there. I feel it would be a life changing experience to walk where my Biblical hero’s walked before me.

6.Alaska

Chad is one who sparked this flame. I can just see us in a log cabin, fire burning, books piled on the side tables, our beautiful Husky lounging by my feet. Plus, the landscape is breath taking...downside - there are bears. This is one place that might actually be possible for us to go to. I’m thinking when Chad graduates from PA school we should take an Alaskan Cruise. Now...how to find a couple thousand bucks!

7. Prince Edward Island

Anne of Green Gables set this desire within me. I have longed to wonder the hills, picturing Matthew and Marilla waving at me from the porch. Also the fact that all my family went without me this past summer has really made me feel left out. Oh well, I did go to Africa :)

8. Last but not least- Hogwarts!

I feel I would just love being there. I think I would be in Ravenclaw...Chad’s says Hufflepuff. He thinks he would be like Harry and choose Gryffindor. I can’t tell you how many times I have wanted a wand to wave the dishes, laundry, and dust away. And let’s just be honest, we have all wanted to apparate at one time or another. Platform 9 3/4 here I come!

Chad’s list is similar to mine. His top 8 are:

New Zealand

Japan

Germany

England

Italy

Alaska

Mayan’s

China

Holy Land

Ah, I just love day dreaming about traveling! I really think I could just explore cultures the rest of my life.

There is just so much world out there...

Where would you go if you could?