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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 30, 2013 11:07:18 GMT -5
What is that place that was so magical that you can't wait to go back. I've done quite a bit of traveling in Europe and the US and maybe I'm just simple but I prefer beautiful mountains and a lake. Take me to Smith Mountain Lake in VA and I'm a happy girl. I know I still have a lot to see but this place is where I feel happiest!!  |
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Post by niamhaine on Oct 30, 2013 12:19:50 GMT -5
Actually, the Piedmont Plateau region in the Fall, spread out a bit to include Harpers Ferry. I have to be here every year for the changing of the leaves, so beautiful and it gives me a sense of peace. Taking the grandkids to Gettysburg tomorrow to search the cemeteries and than soak up nature at it's finest on the battlefields and Sachs Bridge.
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Post by Moses on Oct 30, 2013 12:39:01 GMT -5
Denali, Yellowstone, Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana.
But my favorite of all is the wind river mountains of Wyoming.
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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 30, 2013 13:21:04 GMT -5
Actually, the Piedmont Plateau region in the Fall, spread out a bit to include Harpers Ferry. I have to be here every year for the changing of the leaves, so beautiful and it gives me a sense of peace. Taking the grandkids to Gettysburg tomorrow to search the cemeteries and than soak up nature at it's finest on the battlefields and Sachs Bridge. I LOVE Gettysburg and Harpers Ferry this time of year! This would normally be the weekend that we take the kids for a "Fall trip" but hubby and I are heading to TN for a long weekend to visit my in laws. I'm hoping for some beautiful foliage. My camera is locked and loaded!! |
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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 30, 2013 13:21:52 GMT -5
Denali, Yellowstone, Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana. But my favorite of all is the wind river mountains of Wyoming. I bet it's amazing, Montana is definitely on my bucket list!! |
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Post by Moses on Oct 30, 2013 13:23:51 GMT -5
Denali, Yellowstone, Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana. But my favorite of all is the wind river mountains of Wyoming. I bet it's amazing, Montana is definitely on my bucket list!! Do it! And glacier national park . The whole area even outside the park is endlessly beautiful. |
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Post by Moses on Oct 30, 2013 13:24:24 GMT -5
Sadly I don't think I can post pics from my iPhone.
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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 30, 2013 17:33:28 GMT -5
I bet it's amng, Montana is definitely on my bucket list!! Do it! And glacier national park . The whole area even outside the park is endlessly beautiful. I have friends that live in Seattle, they go to Glacier National Park every year, they LOVE it. They have shared some beautiful pics with us! |
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Post by niamhaine on Oct 31, 2013 8:28:27 GMT -5
Denali, Yellowstone, Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana. But my favorite of all is the wind river mountains of Wyoming. Some of the places I want to see, but Hubby wants to finish with Europe before we go west. |
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Post by Moses on Oct 31, 2013 12:34:13 GMT -5
Denali, Yellowstone, Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana. But my favorite of all is the wind river mountains of Wyoming. Some of the places I want to see, but Hubby wants to finish with Europe before we go west. I have never been to Europe. Would love to go . |
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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 31, 2013 12:53:42 GMT -5
moses - if you are able, it is quite amazing! I was lucky enough to live in Germany while my husband was in the service and we did a lot of traveling.
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Post by Moses on Oct 31, 2013 12:58:35 GMT -5
moses - if you are able, it is quite amazing! I was lucky enough to live in Germany while my husband was in the service and we did a lot of traveling. We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. |
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Post by Cowboyz on Oct 31, 2013 13:33:01 GMT -5
moses - if you are able, it is quite amazing! I was lucky enough to live in Germany while my husband was in the service and we did a lot of traveling. We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. Awesome, I hope it all works out for you!! |
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Post by Moses on Oct 31, 2013 13:35:47 GMT -5
We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. Awesome, I hope it all works out for you!! Winning the lottery sure would help lol |
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Post by bowiebruce on Oct 31, 2013 14:54:50 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2013 15:33:32 GMT -5
California! Driving up the coastline in a convertible was magnificent. The walk on Sunset Boulevard, Venice Beach, were all wonderful. One of the happiest moments of my life was standing with Elmo in front of Graumans Chinese Theater. I would love to go back!
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Post by Moses on Oct 31, 2013 17:34:23 GMT -5
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Post by niamhaine on Nov 1, 2013 8:38:49 GMT -5
moses - if you are able, it is quite amazing! I was lucky enough to live in Germany while my husband was in the service and we did a lot of traveling. We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. It took us a while to get to Europe, then we went nuts and bought a derelict cottage in Ireland.  It's a fantastic kick-off point to see the rest of Europe. Just keep chugging away, something will work out for you. In the meantime, you are blessed with all of this diverse and fantastic beauty on the home front. |
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Post by niamhaine on Nov 1, 2013 8:40:37 GMT -5
I'd love to see it, maybe one day in a galaxy far, far away...... The Spousal Unit seems to have no interest to our south.  |
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Post by Cowboyz on Nov 1, 2013 9:15:19 GMT -5
California! Driving up the coastline in a convertible was magnificent. The walk on Sunset Boulevard, Venice Beach, were all wonderful. One of the happiest moments of my life was standing with Elmo in front of Graumans Chinese Theater. I would love to go back! I've never been to Cali, sounds wonderful. I never had much desire to go but now my nephew lives in LA so I will make the trip with my sis! |
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Post by Evil Yoda on Nov 1, 2013 12:34:00 GMT -5
We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. I have an aunt and uncle who go there frequently. They love it; they rent a house and explore the city. I suspect you'd like it there. A lot of good food and culture. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 12:43:19 GMT -5
California! Driving up the coastline in a convertible was magnificent. The walk on Sunset Boulevard, Venice Beach, were all wonderful. One of the happiest moments of my life was standing with Elmo in front of Graumans Chinese Theater. I would love to go back! I've never been to Cali, sounds wonderful. I never had much desire to go but now my nephew lives in LA so I will make the trip with my sis! That's great!! Avoid LAX. It's a zoo. Burbank is a great little airport! Car rental, baggage claim right there! Shuttles, taxi very accessible. Only about 15 miles from downtown LA. We love the Chattsworth/Northridge suburbs of LA. You will have a blast on Cali! The drive to Vegas (via highway 15) is a cool drive through Death Valley. The Santa Monica pier is great as is Long Beach! Our Admin can give you some great CA tips!! |
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Post by The New Sheriff of Rock Ridge on Nov 1, 2013 14:58:20 GMT -5
I've never been to Cali, sounds wonderful. I never had much desire to go but now my nephew lives in LA so I will make the trip with my sis! That's great!! Avoid LAX. It's a zoo. Burbank is a great little airport! Car rental, baggage claim right there! Shuttles, taxi very accessible. Only about 15 miles from downtown LA. We love the Chattsworth/Northridge suburbs of LA. You will have a blast on Cali! The drive to Vegas (via highway 15) is a cool drive through Death Valley. The Santa Monica pier is great as is Long Beach! Our Admin can give you some great CA tips!! Thanks, doglover. We will always remember your visit. There is so much more you didn't get a chance to see. btw, Long Beach is a good airport too. In and out, and have a rental car quick like. Cowboyz, let me know if you want any travel advice for Cali. |
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Post by Moses on Nov 1, 2013 17:22:12 GMT -5
We had these great plans to go to France and they fell thru . We're still working on it. I have an aunt and uncle who go there frequently. They love it; they rent a house and explore the city. I suspect you'd like it there. A lot of good food and culture. Must be a French thing. Every time we go to Quebec the cuisine in all the restaurants seems at a very high-level even at inexpensive ones |
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Post by Olive on Nov 1, 2013 19:42:30 GMT -5
There are two experiences I have had, one in Morocco and one in Kenya that were magical to me.
In Morocco I was invited to a family house way out in the country. It took two cabs and some hitchhiking to get there. The family was very poor and had a house made from mud. They fixed me a nice lunch. The woman that invited me was about 30 years old and kept asking me if I wanted a shower and I kept saying no. Then she said ...I thought you came here for experience! So I gave in to the shower not knowing she had planned on giving me a moroccan bath. It was awesome!
In Kenya I was in a Maasai village. Which was exciting enough. The sun was setting, in the opposite direction were anticrepuscular rays. To see that with the Maasai was caused me overwhelming awe.
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It's a fantastic kick-off point to see the rest of Europe. Just keep chugging away, something will work out for you. In the meantime, you are blessed with all of this diverse and fantastic beauty on the home front. 
