Click My Heels and Travel

I love to travel anywhere, the more foreign the better for me, Strange lands and how other people live is very interesting to see. This travel bug I caught got started when I was only eighteen years old, A college friend and I went to the Bahamas, we were fearless and so bold. Then I started my career and I knew to take advantage of this time, Each year I’d set off somewhere new, after saving my every dime. I traveled to beautiful Hawaii followed by South America the next year, One of my favourites was Bermuda, I was young, memories so dear. I flew over to England and stayed for a fortnight to visit a new friend, We toured all around Scotland traveling as far north as Land’s end. After that I spent a lot of time in the Caribbean, the trips become a blur, Many islands look the same, palm trees and beaches, others will concur. Mexico was interesting studying the Mayans from Chichen Itza to Tulum, Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta, high cliffs where the waves crash and loom, Got engaged in Myrtle Beach, so it holds a special place in my heart, Then honeymooned in Jamaica where we spent not a moment apart. Once the children came along, the travel plans required a major adjust, We would go away on 5 year anniversaries, this was an absolute must. A Caribbean five island cruise then the next trip two weeks in New Zealand, But my favourite place remains the Greek islands, windmills, sun and sand. Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland was a mother-daughter trip, I showed her the ropes of travel and how much to leave for a tip. Seems this travel bug of mine has proved to be a little bit contagious My daughter now loves travel but her destinations are more outrageous. While traveling is usually an educational journey, one that I just adore, I’ve had moments in Egypt and the Holy land, that chilled me to the core. But even during these very scary times, one thing that stands forever true, The people there were kind and caring, someone always willing to help you. I think that I still have a few more trips left in me, if my pocket book holds out, Need to see eastern Europe, China and Africa, there’s more to learn, no doubt. For the meeting of new people and learning their culture, gives my life new lease, It provides the burden of proof that all should know, we need to work for peace. Written by Lee Ramage For Contest "Close your eyes and click your heels"