QOTD: On this date, in 1888...

[Ruth Ann Landry]

the National Geographic Society was formed in DC....If you were given an all expenses paid vacation to any site in the world, where would you go? You get just ONE choice!!!

Me? a photographic safari in Africa

[Monica]

I have so many places swimming through my head right now, but I'd still have to say Egypt. I've been fascinated by the culture and archeaology since I was 11, and it's always been my dream to go there!

Now if I wasn't able to due to wars and such, Greece would be my second choice.... more cool archaology and history!

Monica

[Holly]

Cornwall in England

[pamcook]

Today? I would say South Africa since DD & DGD are there for several months.
Normally, I would say the Morocco, Greece, Turkey... or maybe Pakistan to meet my SIL's family? Or maybe New Zealand?
Do I only get one stop on my trip?

[Laurie]

Italy - the vineyards, Rome, all of it.....

[grumpygramsey]

there are lots of places I'd like to go, but the Canadian Rockies jump to the front of the list, specifically Lake Louise... I could sit in the garden of the Chateau and just gaze at the lake and the glacier for days..........

Clar

[troublesmom]

I would love a trip to England but that would also include Ireland and Scotland. I'm looking into a trip up to Alaska now. Thing is it won't be free

[gwendols]

Australia!! There are many other places I would love to visit - but Australia has always been top of my list.

[pamcook]

I want to go to Scotland, too - add that to my list.
Gwen, I went to visit DD & family in Australia - I loved every second of it. Granted, we saw only a tiny smidgen of the country but do anything you can to get there!

[flojo]

I want to tour the United States. I want to see all the attractions like the shoe tree (don't remember where) I saw on TV and all the local attractions in each state. I want to take a US map and put those little pins in every place I visit. I don't want to be on a budget either.

[tlscrap]

Italy - the vineyards, Rome, all of it.....

Laurie, I'm with you. Would LOVE to go to Italy! I have so many relatives there, never met them, never speak to them, just know that my dad's family is over there, would love to go and see and eat everything

Monica, my co-worker went to Egypt last year on vacation (I know, must be nice, right?), she was in Heaven, had a blast, saw and learned so much and her pictures were GORGEOUS!!

[Dani Larcom]

1. Aztec Ruins in Mexico
2. Lasceaux (sp) caves in France

[nancine]

I want to tour the United States. I want to see all the attractions like the shoe tree (don't remember where) I saw on TV and all the local attractions in each state. I want to take a US map and put those little pins in every place I visit. I don't want to be on a budget either.

I'm with you Lynn! There's lots I want to see and do here!

[jfugina]

Egypt. I know there are so many aspects of visiting Egypt that aren't safe, but I need to see the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings.

[donnak]

I want to tour the United States. I want to see all the attractions like the shoe tree (don't remember where) I saw on TV and all the local attractions in each state. I want to take a US map and put those little pins in every place I visit. I don't want to be on a budget either.

Lynn, I have a friend in Michigan, who every year, takes her family on a trip around the US. They pick a region, research it, decide what attractions to see, then go and do it all! They've been doing this for several years, hoping eventually to reach all 48 lower states and then save up to go to Alaska one year and Hawaii another year. Their children are all involved in the planning and it makes a great family trip for them.
I remember the year, they visited many of the states in the SW. I lived in AZ then and they came and stayed with us for 3 days over the 4th of July. They were so excited that our city held a children's parade at the city park (not far from our house) and their children decorated their bikes and clothing and actually won a trophy for a decorated group!!! They watched the fireworks from the back of our pick-up truck, eating watermelon and having a great time! Wonderful memories for all.