New year..new beginnings and time to reminisce about all the exciting and interesting travel experiences I’ve had in my life!! I would like to share these with you, so that you may ponder about taking a future holiday to experience similar adventures also!!
The following are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING activities in which I did partake in the many lands encountered during my global journeys. Each of them are Must-Do, Not-To-Miss activities in your lifetime!!
My Top Fourteen Travel Adventures(not in any particular order):
1. Walking inside one of the Great Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt – Amazing! The inside is dark, dusty, narrow and best left for short people such as myself. Those with heart conditions, asthma or claustrophobia should not risk it. However, for the rest of us, it is such a thrilling experience to be able to say to others “I walked inside one of the Great Pyramids of Giza”!
2. Stroking a cheetah in South Africa – Empowering! Animal sanctuaries on Eastern South Africa’s Garden Route are home to many species of wildlife. They are accustomed to people and travelers, so it is perfectly safe to approach them. The cheetahs are quite gentle and do not flinch a bit.
3. Climbing Macchu Pichu in Peru – Breath-taking! When you gaze at the grandeur of this huge, well-constructed settlement high above the world, you will be in awe.
4. Walking up The Great Wall Of China – Exilarating! The short steps, one after another leave you with quite a workout. Another amazing feeling you get being atop of the world.
5. Taking chair lift to top of Osorno volcano in Chile – Refreshing! Walking on volcanic ash is certainly not an everyday activity. At this elevation the grounds are covered with snow.
6. Strolling across the wooden, hanging bridge at tree top level as you look down into the woods, in Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica – Awe-striking landscape(gigantic trees with huge leaves) and wildlife(large apes, butterflies, and brilliantly-colored birds)!
7. Floating Market boat ride in Thailand – Tranquil and serene!
8. Picnic on Swiss Alps – relaxing and scenic!
9. Gondola ride in Venice – enchanting! This is such a romantic activity with musicians playing and singing along the canal route, serenading the travelers.
10. Seeing and touching the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece – Historic..A step back in time!
11. Seeing the nesting giant leatherback turtles in Trinidad & Tobago – warm & fuzzy feeling!! Aw!! You can literally watch them lay hundreds of eggs then slowly march back into the ocean after covering the eggs in sand to protect them until they hatch.
12. Going into the underground caves in The Valley Of The Kings, Egypt to view the brilliant, rich colors of the hieroglyphics unaffected by outside weather elements – Gorgeous!! All I can say is WoW!! The gold, deep blue and other majestic colors are so vibrant here.
13. Tip of African Continent – Cape Agulhas – Aquamarine-colored waters crashing against rocky coastline with pure white sand..Gorgeous!
14. Standing up close to Perito Moreno Glacier in southern Argentina – Impressive!! The water’s reflection on the ice makes it appear blueish in color. Again, you are awe-struck by its massiveness.
These animal-loving, eco-friendly activities were such a pleasure to experience!
I hope each and every one of you has the opportunity to experience some or all of these incredible activities in your life!!