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@my44 I literally meant “anywhere & everywhere”. I can qualify that a bit if you like.
Years ago we got involved in a non competitive sporting organization called Volkssports. It originated in Germany and translates to “peoples’ sports”. It includes walking, biking, swimming & cross country skiing. People complete these events at their own pace. Some people keep a record of the number of events they participate in. Others keep records of the distance (kilometers) they accumulate during their participation. This organization has become international and is active in many of our 50 states. I founded a club in central Minnesota. My husband became the state association president. I was once the state association secretary. We traveled all over the country (also Canada & Mexico a bit) participating in these events. We raised our two daughters Volksmarching starting at ages 5 & 2 doing this. This was our main fitness, travel and vacation activity for a long time. We met and made friends with people from all over the place. Sorry for lengthy history.
One goal was to go on a walk in all 50 states & visit all of the capitals. I haven’t quite completed this.
I would like to visit Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont in the autumn (for the colors) and eat copious amounts of lobster on a beach in Maine somewhere.
I would like to spend time in the Carolina’s in the springtime.
I haven’t made it to Hawaii or Alaska. Both of those are a must.
I’ve been on walks & hikes in the Rockies, the Smokies, the Appalachians and the Oregon Trail. I would like to do more of any of that.
Internationally - In college I went to Europe on the French Evangelism team as part of Greater Europe Mission team. I lived in northern France and Southeast Belgium for the summer. I also visited Holland, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg. I would like to go back with my husband and show him.
I also like to experience new and different places than what I’ve already done. That would be Austria, Scandinavian countries, countries of the UK, Mediterranean Countries.
We went on a Caribbean cruise for our 30th anniversary. We went to Grand Turk, St. John’s and Puerto Rico. It was great and I could do more of that type of thing to other places.
If I live long enough (and had money) I would venture further. Perhaps Israel with a reputable tour group (because there has always been and always will be unrest in the Middle East). I might like to also see the Far East. Maybe Australia & / or New Zealand.
How is that for ideas and a bucket list?

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Wow, @cehunt57, I so enjoyed reading your post and am absolutely blown away by it! I was hanging on to your every word. Thank you so much for sharing. I see why you said “anywhere & everywhere.”

Thanks for introducing me to Volkssports. I had never heard of it, so I went and looked at the website and just love it. Especially like how it promotes personal physical fitness and good health. And I like how you and your family have been able to use it to combine fitness, travel and vacation. Awesome! I wish I had known about Volkssports years ago. I believe I would have really enjoyed participating in their events.

You have already been to so many different places across the U.S., and I sincerely hope that you get to complete your goal. (I’m definitely with you on that lobster! 😊.)

I’ve been to a few of the countries that you visited but would also like to go to some of the other countries in Europe that you mentioned (to experience the Alps) and, of course, Australia and New Zealand. I’ve flown over the Rockies but would love to travel there and experience them by land.

I am so fascinated by the extent of your travels. You should consider writing a book about your various experiences.
I like your bucket list, and you have given me some additional ideas for mine. Thank you.

I would especially encourage you to visit Alaska… (also Israel, when conditions are safe)… if and when you get an opportunity. Both are beautiful and exciting places.

Thanks, again, for sharing with me your past experiences and wishes for the future. I am so happy to have gotten to know a little more about you. 😊