So, as I have entered into a new decade and thus a new phase of life, organizing and prioritizing certain things I’d like to do, see, or be before I die seems to have taken on a new importance. And there is something about posting various “bucket lists” (although I hate the term) along these lines that I think gives them a sense of tangible reality. There are a number of national parks and forests all over the country — all over the world, even — that I’d like to see for one reason or another. Horror fiction/film landmarks, places of great beauty, places of ancient awesomeness. I don’t know that I’ll see all of them, but I’d like to try.
I imagine this may be a series of occasional posts about what I hope for the future, and by putting them out there in the universe, I might therefore find a way to accomplish them.
Domestically, I’d love to see the Redwoods and Bigfoot country, Rainbow Bridge and Falls in Seneca Lake as well as other parts of Lake George/Adirondacks and Lake Tahoe, the Grand Canyon and the Stanley Hotel, the creepy doll museum in Washington and the Warren Museum in Connecticut (I think it’s CT). This following list (in no particular order) is of international places I’d like to see before I move on from this world.
The Northern Lights
Because, wow. This is an aurora moonset taken somewhere in Alaska. I’d also like to see Alaska in general, and not just because it’s the state with the highest number of UFO sightings/encounters of various kinds in the country. Seeing the Northern Lights must be a magical, almost transcendental experience, whether in Alaska, Canada, or Iceland. So this is definitely on my list.
The Hill of Tara, Ireland
It seems to me that this is a place of ancient wisdom, beauty and power. There is something about it that calls to my soul. I would like to see Ireland before I die, and in addition to the usual tourist sites — maybe even more so than those places — I’d like to see this place.
Stonehenge
Um, because it’s freakin’ Stonehenge! Talk about iconic places to see in one’s life. I understand they’re roped off now and you can’t get close to them, but I’d still like to see them.
Waitomo Caves
These are the glow-worm caves of New Zealand. I would not go out of my way to see just any worms — these look pretty special. I figure, it’s like butterflies. They’re not really creepy-crawly if they’re pretty and glowy. I like glowy things.
The Great Pyramids
Because ALIENS. No, seriously.
Okay, seriously, I have always found ancient Egypt fascinating — the hieroglyphics, the mythology, the gods, the culture.
Oh, and I’d like to see the Sphinx, too.
The Hoia-Baciu Forest, Romania
This is considered the most haunted forest in the world. UFO sightings, missing people, time anomolies, attacks from invisible entities — what’s not to love? Though this visit is going to be saved for what will presumably be the end of my life. just in case.
Aokigahara (Suicide Forest/Sea of Trees), Japan
The sheer number of ghosts in this area are enough to fill a small city. No joke. It’s an absolutely beautiful forest with an absolutely terrifying history. Another golden-glow-of-my-sunset-years trip, but definitely on my list.
The Castle Tour
(too many pics to post but check them out HERE)
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I’d like to see The Northern Lights and the Suicide Forest. 🙂
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Iceland and Lapland are by dream destinations. I’m not sure about the 37 hour plane flight from Sydney to get there, though.
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