Well, so far I have only mentioned things on my bucket list
that hasn’t been ticked off. So perhaps best to write about the many experiences
I have ticked off my list, including skinny dipping in an isolated Pacific
Island beach, which was such a liberating experience. Although, I won’t write
about that as I refuse to put those kinds of images on this blog… Yes, I got
pictures, and this is not that kind of Blog!
Since I can remember I have always imagined myself
travelling the world. I’ve been fortunate thus far and have travelled to many
countries, but mostly in the southern hemisphere. So when I was given the
opportunity to travel around Southern Europe I was determined to make the most
of my four months there.
Some people might consider an unforgettable Euro tour would
consist of backpacking around Europe (in your early twenties) with a group of
friends or perhaps sharing the adventure with a partner. However, because I was too busy trotting
around South America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Australia (my own backyard)
in my earlier years, I completely disregarded the northern part of the world. So, it
wasn’t until I was in my early thirties, and accompanied by my toddler (yes
crazy!), that I decided to head off on my ultimate Europe trip.
Europe is amazingly diverse and so rich in culture. In short distances I saw historical ruins to stunning Mediterranean coastlines. During
my time in Sicily I climbed to the top of Mount Etna, saw the remains of
Catania after Mount Etna erupted in 1669, and ate a local delicacy which I
would never have imagined doing so anywhere else.
Italy's coastline
The remains of Catania's old city after Mount Etna erupted
Spain was just as breathtaking as Italy, from the moment I
started making my way from Madrid, stopping at the ancient city Toledo, and
then heading to the Formula 1 track in Valencia, then up along the east coast
till I reached La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Similar to Italy, I experienced the 8th century to the 21st
century in just one day simply by travelling from city to city.
Valencia - Spain
Hence, why I have been posting about the things that I would
like to tick off my Bucket List, as I have been very fortunate to have accomplished so much already that I
can only keep on dreaming and imagining about the many more wonders to discover –
life is beautiful J
-Marien-
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