What do you do for vacation

[Creamer]

Maybe it is my background but I love the Black Hills of SD. The mountains and caves along with the parks - it seems to really be a relaxed area with a lot of variety. Yellowstone or Glacier National Parks are not far behind though.

 

[HCJtractor]

As much as I love the outdoors, the historical cities of Europe are amazing. Leaving soon for Paris and then a trip to Normandy and Britanny. Interestingly, as I was planning my route, I mentioned this to my Dad. He pulled out his diary from 1944, 1945, where he listed all the French cities and beaches he was "visiting". He was a very young man on a landing ship, ferrying troops and materials of war across the English Channel from England to the beaches of Normandy. Now 70 years later, I am visiting many of these same places under different circumstances. I'm traveling with my daughter, who is studying in France, so she can for herself where the greatest generation changed the world. I'm excited about this upcoming trip.

 

[ovrszd]

True. But in my case, I find it easier to spend time with and carry on a conversation with people my age and a lot older. Those 20 year olds are impossible to understand or relate to!!!

Eddie

Me too Eddie.

 

[Creamer]

As much as I love the outdoors, the historical cities of Europe are amazing. Leaving soon for Paris and then a trip to Normandy and Britanny. Interestingly, as I was planning my route, I mentioned this to my Dad. He pulled out his diary from 1944, 1945, where he listed all the French cities and beaches he was "visiting". He was a very young man on a landing ship, ferrying troops and materials of war across the English Channel from England to the beaches of Normandy. Now 70 years later, I am visiting many of these same places under different circumstances. I'm traveling with my daughter, who is studying in France, so she can for herself where the greatest generation changed the world. I'm excited about this upcoming trip.

having lived in France - not in Paris - I sure wouldn't miss never seeing Paris again. But Normandy, Brittany and down the Rhone river valley are wonderful places to get perspective. Enjoy a great trip!

 

[mark02tj]

As much as I love the outdoors, the historical cities of Europe are amazing. Leaving soon for Paris and then a trip to Normandy and Britanny. Interestingly, as I was planning my route, I mentioned this to my Dad. He pulled out his diary from 1944, 1945, where he listed all the French cities and beaches he was "visiting". He was a very young man on a landing ship, ferrying troops and materials of war across the English Channel from England to the beaches of Normandy. Now 70 years later, I am visiting many of these same places under different circumstances. I'm traveling with my daughter, who is studying in France, so she can for herself where the greatest generation changed the world. I'm excited about this upcoming trip.

Too bad you can't take your dad with you. But this should be a great trip for you and your daughter.

My dad was USAF and we were stationed in Germany from '68 to '72. We, as kids, were fortunate that my parents liked to travel. Some of the most vivid memories that I have are from going down the French coast and seeing the pill boxes and remnants of the war that were still there at the time. Also, seeing the US cemeteries in Belgium and France were very moving. I was only about 9 years old at the time, but I remember it vividly. I was going through some 40 year old slides last year and came across a lot of those pictures. I knew instantly what they were!

 

[oldpilgrim]

I lived in Germany for over 3 years, nearly 50 years ago, got married in Switzerland and toured all over Europe during that time.

As nice as it was, for some reason, I really have no desire to go back.

I've traveled all over the US and am about traveled out. I will not fly anymore, as I hate airplanes and the TSA even more. Airports are a nightmare.

If I can't drive there in a day, I don't go.

There's something about sitting on my porch, looking at the trees, listening to the birds, watching the turkeys and deer pass thru, with my dog at my side.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm tied down with elderly, ill parents. Just finding time to sit on my porch or work on the property with my tractor is a vacation for me.

 

[ovrszd]

I lived in Germany for over 3 years, nearly 50 years ago, got married in Switzerland and toured all over Europe during that time.

As nice as it was, for some reason, I really have no desire to go back.

I've traveled all over the US and am about traveled out. I will not fly anymore, as I hate airplanes and the TSA even more. Airports are a nightmare.

If I can't drive there in a day, I don't go.

There's something about sitting on my porch, looking at the trees, listening to the birds, watching the turkeys and deer pass thru, with my dog at my side.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm tied down with elderly, ill parents. Just finding time to sit on my porch or work on the property with my tractor is a vacation for me.

I hear ya. "Jewels in your Crown" for your diligence with the elderly generation Pilgrim, Jewels in your Crown.

 

[5030]

I go somewhere remote and blow the heck out of something.

 

[DrRod]

Taking a vacation is more than "making my life worthwhile." As much as I enjoy where we live, we enjoy seeing new places, meeting new people, and learning about other cultures. And sometimes it's good to get away just to get away. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, after all.

Good point.

 

[MoKelly]

True. But in my case, I find it easier to spend time with and carry on a conversation with people my age and a lot older. Those 20 year olds are impossible to understand or relate to!!!

Eddie

OMG. LOL:laughing: Try having 2 for children at the same time.

MoKelly