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Travel Tales- Last Online: May 03 2012
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Best Vacation
Summer's over ... school's back in session ... and now is the time of year when we all start dreaming of our next vacation!
So let's share photos, videos and more of the trips that we remember most fondly. Was it a city that overwhelmed you with beauty? Your traveling companions that made it so special? Maybe it was a single moment that will last with you forever.
Whatever the case, share your memories of the Best Vacation Ever and see what ideas you get for your next trip!
So let's share photos, videos and more of the trips that we remember most fondly. Was it a city that overwhelmed you with beauty? Your traveling companions that made it so special? Maybe it was a single moment that will last with you forever.
Whatever the case, share your memories of the Best Vacation Ever and see what ideas you get for your next trip!
Katy
GB Staff- Last Online: May 17 2012
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Melissa Delaney- Last Online: Sep 16 2009
- Last Online: Dec 31 1969
Katy
GB Staff- Last Online: May 17 2012
- Last Online: Dec 31 1969
Melissa Delaney- Last Online: Sep 16 2009
- Last Online: Dec 31 1969
- Last Online: Dec 31 1969
- Last Online: Dec 31 1969
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It's hard to pick just one! Truly, the most life-changing trip I ever took was to Europe, for my honeymoon. My husband and I really needed the break after more than a year of wedding planning, and despite some bumps along the way, we got to London and then Paris for 2 of the most blissful weeks you can imagine.
But the Best Vacation Ever (at least to this point) was probably when we traveled to Portland and Seattle, during a Pacific Northwest swing last year. Good coffee and doughnuts:
But the Best Vacation Ever (at least to this point) was probably when we traveled to Portland and Seattle, during a Pacific Northwest swing last year. Good coffee and doughnuts:
And some beautiful sights!
We had a blast, and met some amazing people. In particular, we were struck by the way of life in the Northwest -- very laid back, very eco-friendly, and very much a foodie area. We would love to go for a second visit!
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Your pictures of the Portland area are beautiful. Obviously you went to VooDoo donuts? The coffee in the Portland/Seattle area is wonderful so many independent stores and roasters. The Columbia River Gorge is gorgeous, and Mt. Hood is as well. Tomorrow I fly back to PDX for another six day visit. Can't wait to be back and my list of places to see and people to visit is lengthy. In the Sept. issue of Bon Appetite they feature the street cart restaurants in the Portland area that are fabulous. There are so many reasons and seasons to visit Portland.
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I have to admit, I am spoiled. I already live in one of the best vacation spots on earth. Here, we have a beautiful climate that never has any violent weather. No hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, or volcanoes. In over six years here, I have seen one thunderstorm and hear distant thunder maybe four other times.
Even better, mosquitoes and even house flies are rare. The beaches are some of the most beautiful anywhere and all are open to the public.
Nearby are restaurants, hotels and bars.
Not too distant are more private beached in including the only official nude beach in the area.
The weather is mild all year long. Never too hot and never cold enough for a sweater.
OK, João Pessoa, Brazil is perfect for me!
Even better, mosquitoes and even house flies are rare. The beaches are some of the most beautiful anywhere and all are open to the public.
Nearby are restaurants, hotels and bars.
Not too distant are more private beached in including the only official nude beach in the area.
The weather is mild all year long. Never too hot and never cold enough for a sweater.
OK, João Pessoa, Brazil is perfect for me!
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Melissa,
Yes, VooDoo Doughnuts was amazing, plus I loved the veggie burger at DesChutes Brewery. Hubsband and I definitely want to go back!
Sirman ... you win, my friend. That is an unbelievable view. I live in Florida, and that's pretty spectacular, but nothing like Brazil!
Yes, VooDoo Doughnuts was amazing, plus I loved the veggie burger at DesChutes Brewery. Hubsband and I definitely want to go back!
Sirman ... you win, my friend. That is an unbelievable view. I live in Florida, and that's pretty spectacular, but nothing like Brazil!
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I've lived in Florida, too. Boca Raton, Panama City, (best beach) and Tarpon Springs. But over all, J-P is best. I think I'll stay. In fact, I've already lived here the second-longest of any place in my life. I was in the same house in Tucson for ten years, and here only six.
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I thought Tahiti was also beautiful. So unspoiled and tranquil. I will have to post some pictures soon. Taking off for Alaska 9/4/2009. I'm very excited about getting up north. It's so hot here in Boise, that cooler climates sound appealing. And yet, in the winter it's cold that's when I love to travel to the tropics. Happy Travels.
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The most carefree, adventurous tour I ever had was the summer of 1967. My college roommate and I took off in a 1936 Packard I bought for $13.It was 31 years old. I got it running with used parts and duct tape. We left with $150.00 and beer , canned food and luck.We were going from Wisconsin to the west coast
Within an hour a good natured minion of the law stopped us because he didn't believe what he saw. An ancient car with very little paint ,a charcoal grill mounted to the front bumper and one running board full of water bags ,luggage, supplies and two spare tires on the roof. There was no upholstery only springs to sit on, that was actually cooler.The officer laughed and wished us well.
We sent him a post card from San Francisco.
We were gone for three months with no Itinerary other than the northern route out and the southern route back. Stopped any where we wanted. Small towns( great festivals) ,road side parks ,and in the middle of the desert. So many wonderful people let us sleep in their barns or behind rural gas stations.We felt like the Okies in the 30's.Many even fed us. Even slept behind to a combo gas station -foodstore -funeral parlor.Great older gentleman owned it and had so many tales to tell of his 40 years in the desert.
We ascended the Rockies the mighty straight eight purring effortlessly from Death Valley to the top of the Rockies. What a ride , sweet, youthful freedom and invulnerabitily.
Went on to Frisco, spent maybe a week there as it was the 'summer of love". Went to The Wharf , Mill Valley, Monterey, Haight Ashbury , wine country.Drove through Pebble Beach Sub-Divison, If I lived there today I wouldn't let us go through there, not the way we looked.
Then we hit the road on Big Sur Hwy 1. Stayed at Dietjen's Big Sur Inn I highly recommend it. I have since taken my wife there because it is so serene ,rustic and quiet..Napenthe (sp) was near by, a great outdoor food/bar view of the sundown.It is still there too.We met two young fellows from London driving their British cab.! They'd had it shipped from England.
Continued on down Hwy 1 ,best unspoiled scenery in the US in my humble opinion.
We hit the flat lands and went on down to LA and San Diego. Visited Tiajuana on a Sunday morning for services..So simple and safe back then.
The run back to Wisconsin was good following the Rt66 pieces that were left. There were many miles of it back then..More great small towns .The people and scenery in the Western US were awesome. N.M., Nevada ,we made enough money gambling to pay for the remainder of the trip. The old Packard ran flawlessly even when we raced a passenger train parallel to the highway ,about 80 mph. Folks on the train waved and smiled. I got out on the running board just for fun at that speed .No doubt i was young and nuts.
We loved the hermits living way off the road .Often we would turn off the highway and follow those roads you see that go off to the horizon. Almost always there was a nice old guy or an elderly couple, (probably my current age) glad to hear our story and we loved their life histories too. Amazing what people have done in their lives and where they have been.
Some were WWII vets with vivid stories and adventures from before , during and after the war.
School was closing in so the trip across Texas ,AK, Illinois was abbreviated but fun.
That's it in a nutshell.I truly wish I'd kept a journal. I have photos and notes which so far help me recall the best trip of my life.
Have been to Europe and most of the US since but something was not the same..
Within an hour a good natured minion of the law stopped us because he didn't believe what he saw. An ancient car with very little paint ,a charcoal grill mounted to the front bumper and one running board full of water bags ,luggage, supplies and two spare tires on the roof. There was no upholstery only springs to sit on, that was actually cooler.The officer laughed and wished us well.
We sent him a post card from San Francisco.
We were gone for three months with no Itinerary other than the northern route out and the southern route back. Stopped any where we wanted. Small towns( great festivals) ,road side parks ,and in the middle of the desert. So many wonderful people let us sleep in their barns or behind rural gas stations.We felt like the Okies in the 30's.Many even fed us. Even slept behind to a combo gas station -foodstore -funeral parlor.Great older gentleman owned it and had so many tales to tell of his 40 years in the desert.
We ascended the Rockies the mighty straight eight purring effortlessly from Death Valley to the top of the Rockies. What a ride , sweet, youthful freedom and invulnerabitily.
Went on to Frisco, spent maybe a week there as it was the 'summer of love". Went to The Wharf , Mill Valley, Monterey, Haight Ashbury , wine country.Drove through Pebble Beach Sub-Divison, If I lived there today I wouldn't let us go through there, not the way we looked.
Then we hit the road on Big Sur Hwy 1. Stayed at Dietjen's Big Sur Inn I highly recommend it. I have since taken my wife there because it is so serene ,rustic and quiet..Napenthe (sp) was near by, a great outdoor food/bar view of the sundown.It is still there too.We met two young fellows from London driving their British cab.! They'd had it shipped from England.
Continued on down Hwy 1 ,best unspoiled scenery in the US in my humble opinion.
We hit the flat lands and went on down to LA and San Diego. Visited Tiajuana on a Sunday morning for services..So simple and safe back then.
The run back to Wisconsin was good following the Rt66 pieces that were left. There were many miles of it back then..More great small towns .The people and scenery in the Western US were awesome. N.M., Nevada ,we made enough money gambling to pay for the remainder of the trip. The old Packard ran flawlessly even when we raced a passenger train parallel to the highway ,about 80 mph. Folks on the train waved and smiled. I got out on the running board just for fun at that speed .No doubt i was young and nuts.
We loved the hermits living way off the road .Often we would turn off the highway and follow those roads you see that go off to the horizon. Almost always there was a nice old guy or an elderly couple, (probably my current age) glad to hear our story and we loved their life histories too. Amazing what people have done in their lives and where they have been.
Some were WWII vets with vivid stories and adventures from before , during and after the war.
School was closing in so the trip across Texas ,AK, Illinois was abbreviated but fun.
That's it in a nutshell.I truly wish I'd kept a journal. I have photos and notes which so far help me recall the best trip of my life.
Have been to Europe and most of the US since but something was not the same..
Discussion
What a great story! You have terrific memories. If you're like me, you look back on the things you did then, taking off with equal parts ignorance and confidence, and wonder how you lived to get this old! LOL
But you had a great adventure and lived through more interesting experiences than most people will ever know. What could take the place of that? Working in a bank from when you were 18?
Good on ya, mate!
But you had a great adventure and lived through more interesting experiences than most people will ever know. What could take the place of that? Working in a bank from when you were 18?
Good on ya, mate!
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Mr Slrman,
I thank you for your positive response .My little story was written with joy and passion not grammar. Yes, it is something I'll have forever.
Thanks for the review, as you know any travel story can't be described fully, one has to live it.
Have fun..Craig
Mr Slrman,
I thank you for your positive response .My little story was written with joy and passion not grammar. Yes, it is something I'll have forever.
Thanks for the review, as you know any travel story can't be described fully, one has to live it.
Have fun..Craig
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