A Vacation Out of This World!

What a great way to get away from it all! All I need is $200,000 and a way to get to all the VIP events. Let's both go. I'm sure we can come up with a mutually enriching barter.

Or you can work your way there by applying to be a space pilot.

Been There - Would Like to Go Back

Feeling nostalgic for the canal boat trip I took in the 80's. The boats have changed a bit but the canals are the same. A few things stand out in my memory: the Wedgewood Visitors Center and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (breathtaking and frightening – my first and only case of fear of heights). I suppose I should also mention my two pre-schoolers and the fact that I was pregnant. The country side was lovely. Nothing is better than finding a pub on its good day at the end of a canal drive. I still have the hand painted slate coasters I got on that trip.

1. Eppstein, Germany
2. Broummana, Lebanon
3. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
4. Washington DC, DC, USA
5. Richmond, VA, USA
6. Limassol, Cyprus

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Yoga: The Luxurious Path

Ah, yes! I need this break so badly. I'm incredibly out of shape from forgoing too many daily walks while snowed in. I'm also feeling just a touch of isolation. Going away to an exclusive resort with fellow yoga buffs is perfect! Let's go together!

Hiking in the Wild; Relaxing in Natural Luxury

What could be better than natural luxury? A lovely hot spring under the night sky is great and even better after a 17m "moderately challenging hike." Too bad it's in New Zealand. Take me there! I promise I'll be good for the rest of my life.

Cold when it's hot hot hot

Today's trip involves skiing in Zermatt or maybe bumming around the Matterhorn. Do they offer tubing? That might be cool. Check out the "extra camera" for genuine winter shots. Just what I need to escape the oven of Richmond.

Today's Vacation: Indiana Jones Adventure sites

The Nepal sector of Indiana Jones, where he finds Marion, a medallion and, of course, trouble. It's nothing for Indy! Well, maybe it was something, but he didn't let that stop him.

This Expedia trip is rated 4 dots on the trip style – it's Independent with a guide. That's me alright. I'm sure I'll have to do a little readjusting of the itinerary. An elephant ride, river rafting, a temple, all in 11 days. That's a bit much when what I really want to see is the scenery and the spirituality. So, the temple, the trekking and the Katmandu valley tour will be it for me.

I'm looking forward to the return of Indy. Even if he is an old geezer, he's way ahead of whatever young geezer is in second place.