Vacation

I love to travel. To see the world. To unravel the mystery, the history, and other cultures.

By boat, by plane, by train, or car. Whether here or there, near or far.

I love traveling the world and tasting other foods. Hearing other languages and observing other traditions.

Learning about others is how we grow. It is a profound addition to one's soul.

Climbing a mountain or jumping off cliffs. Venturing the seas in a submarine.

Cruising the back roads deep in the woods. Walking through botanical gardens as big as some cities.

Walking thru cathedrals, and castles, or running with the bulls. Seeing Niagara Falls, or the black sands in Maui.

There is an adventure around every corner just waiting to be discovered. That is something I have tried to instill in my children as a mother.

There is more to life than just this small city.

Swimming with dolphins, and zip lining through canopies. Petting baby sting ray, and jet skiing in the Caribbean.

Listening to reggae while eating jerk chicken in Jamaica. Watching the flamenco dancers while sipping margaritas in Spain.

Seeing the fire dancers at the luau in Hawaii or hearing the big drum at pow wows on reservations throughout Wisconsin.

These are just a few of the things that set my soul on fire. They bring out the passion within me and make me feel alive.

Going to car shows in the summer, festivals, and other events. Checking out the food trucks at the local parks and watching the fireworks on the 4th of July.

I love to go to museums in big cities and walk the halls at art galleries. To expand my mind with knowledge and see others and their forms of creativity.

Whether it is dreaming of jetting off to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower or taking trips to India and visiting the Taj Mahal.

I will always have this place in my heart, and a huge curiosity within my soul. A hunger to learn and explore new thing everywhere I get to go!

Through my travel experiences I have found a few treasures like a hidden gem. The airport terminal in Atlanta, Georgia with the really good chocolate candy store.

Hanging out in the streets of Memphis, Tennessee watching the street performers. Driving through the desert roads of Phoenix, Arizona looking for that little watering hole.

Eating at Hell’s Kitchen in Minnesota with some family. Taking pictures with my kids, in the Grand Cayman Islands, is what I hold dear and near to me.

Driving to the state park to hike or set up camp and spend the night. Sitting outside at the beach as we listen to the waves come rolling into the shoreline.

Watching the kids skip rocks across the lake. These are the small things that make up a lifetime of happy memories.

Why reach for the stars when you can make your own dreams come true. It does not matter what others say, you can make it happen if you really want to.

So, I saved up some money and took my kids on an adventure.

I would rather spend my money and take a trip that will inspire and allow my kids to see the world. Then set it aside in some risky venture that may cost me all of my money.

For now, I wait and save up some more. Looking forward to that day when the pilot says, “You have arrived”.

I hope as I grow, I can continue to spread my wings and soar. Through the beautiful skies to more amazing destinations.