From Mary Beth at the Revgals!
1) What did your family do for vacations when you were a child? Or did you have stay-cations at home?
My strongest memory of vacations as a child are a number of driving trips that were taken across Canada to visit family in Ontario. It's a tradition that I sincerely hope to pass on to my own children. We live in such a beautiful country, and you never really get a chance to see it the way you do from the long highway.
2) Tell us about your favorite vacation ever:
I have two. To celebrate our first anniversary, WH and I travelled to San Francisco and Sonoma. In Sonoma, we took a four day walking and wine-tasting tour of the valley. It was fantastic!
In 2005, my mother and eldest brother spent a few weeks in Italy. EB is an archaeologist with specialization in ancient Rome, so we had a built-in guide and historian on the trip. Italy is amazing. I have never eaten so much good pasta, pizza and ice cream in my life.
3) What do you do for a one-day or afternoon getaway...is there a place nearby that you escape to on a Saturday afternoon/other day off?
If we're looking for a one-day getaway, we're most likely to find a golf course and play 18 holes. I think we're developing a real love of hiking though, so the future will see us doing more of that!!
4) What's your best recommendation for a full-on vacation near you...what would you suggest to someone coming to your area? (Near - may be defined any way you wish!)
I think that if you're coming to Prairie Province, you can't not go to the Rocky Mountains. Skiing in the winter, camping and hiking in the summer, incredible breath-taking views all year around.
5) What's your DREAM VACATION?
I really hope to do more wine-touring in my life, similar to what we did in California. I would love to tour some wineries in South America and Australia, to say nothing of Europe. I think it would be fantastic to pair some of that touring with opportunities to see some great concerts in famous places.
And of course, there is my dream Baseball Tour...
So many vacations, so little time!
Pitchin' In
12 years ago
7 comments:
Hiking...me too.
I spent three years at a seminary just south of Sonoma...it is such gorgeous landscapes.
Lovely play! I spent a few days in Napa/Sonoma and loved it! Would love to go back.
mmm wine toruing sounds good! With a bottle or three to bring home as reminders....
I've actually been on a little stretch of the long highway. I thought the Canadian prairie was beautiful. It was the first time I had seen that much sky.
The trip to Italy sounds fabulous!
didn't we have fun? But you omitted the impromptu jaunt with Mildred to the Sunshine Coast, another high point....
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