Ready for Take-off

I love Wednesdays. Why?
Because today our weaver of magic Jamie Ridler hosts Wishcasting!
Today, Jamie asks,

"What frivolous treat do you wish for?"

This time I didn't have to think at all.

I wish to take a holiday!

The last time I went on "vacation" was two years ago when I went to Perry Sound for my friend's wedding.

The last time I was on a plane was to go to Philly almost 10 years ago.

Really.

That won't do!

It's very hard making ends meet being single with a home on a fixed income. The bills keep piling up and the house always needs something done. A vacation has become the "frivolous" expense that has fallen by the wayside.

But really, a vacation shouldn't be a frivolous expense! People need to step away from their daily routines, their "real" lives, and explore other places, new experiences, exciting adventures. And not just in their heads. Travel rejuvenates. Travel expands. Travel enriches.

So today, this is what I wish for!

My dream destinations? I made a mosaic!




1. Barcelona (III) Ramblas, 2. Di Gran Carriera, 3. A strange day in dublin, 4. Light at the End of the Pier - Hanalei, Kauai, 5. Miyajima Torii Worldheritage, 6. * Sunset and Architecture, 7. dockscape #5, 8. It sounds sooo good ...., 9. Oldest temple of Vientiane, 10. Wien, 11. Masai Mara Sunrise, 12. Happy end, finalement.


My realistic destination?



A week in Halifax.

:)

What's your wish?

Wishes Go and Never Fear to Tread

I might be a day late but I am not a wish short!

Our Amazing Weaver of Wishes Jamie prompts us with the question "Where do you wish to go?"

I got stars in my eyes when I read this. Oh how delicious! Where do I not wish to go? So many places to choose from. So many travels to embark on!

1. I wish to go to Barcelona and luxuriate in the wonder that is Gaudi. The magic realism that infuses his architecture absolutely takes my breath away. I want to grab a glass of full-bodied red, and gaze and gaze and gaze.



2. I wish to go to China and walk upon its Great Wall, marveling at what it took to erect it, wondering who walked there before and what dreams they had.




3. I wish to go to my beloved Tuscany, the place where my dreams lie. I want to stroll through its fields, filled with sunflowers, and finally live my dream.




4. And since, I will be in the neighborhood, I wish to visit Florence with all her classic beauty and the treasures she holds. I want to be in her seductive presence.



5. I wish to travel to Japan and walk among it's cherry blossoms and mountains, soaking up their ancient wisdom and beauty.



6. I wish to sail along the fjords, and let my soul soar among them, let my eyes travel down its curvaceous course.



7. Finally, but not lastly, I wish to go to the place of my roots, and travel on the path of my ancestors, breathe their air, love their land, smile their dreams.




This wishing puts me in a happy reverie. A flying dream that carries me on its wings, fulfilled. :)

May all your wishes come true. :)