It’s my three year wedding anniversary next month and we’ve been spoilt for the last two by being on holiday, and our anniversaries before then we liked to try and get away for the night too. It’s making me really want to go away for this one to. The husband told me to find a cheap hotel not to far away and we might (I believe that to be a big might) be able to go away. Problem is I can’t think of anywhere in England that I’m drawn to, never mind somewhere that’s close enough to drive to and still make a day out of it.
Ask me to name places in Europe though and I could list a string of them, but no where I’ll be going this year for a number of reasons.
Paris – the city of romance. Everything about the city is appealing and enchanting to me, and one day I will make it there. I want to climb the Eiffel tower, take in the views of the city from above. Sit in a cafe drinking coffee (I don’t even like coffee that much) watching the world go by. There are to many places to mind, never mind visit but I want to see them all.
Venice – the city of love. I want to glide through the city’s water, with a singing gondolier – forget about cars and speed and spend leisurely days in the city. Wander the quaint streets, eating sea food in small restaurants. Take in the feel of the city during downtime, in between the rush of tourists and cruise ships. See Venice in its true glory.
Rome – the city of love and history. I went once on a school trip, the Vatican is amazing, the colosseum is fascinating. I want to wander the city, taking in the buzz. Sit at a small table outside a cafe, watching the traffic whizz by while eating their famous ice cream. I’ve been told by a reliable source that Italians not only make amazing pizza’s but Ice cream to die for.
I also want to visit Prague, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Budapest. I am sure there are more but I’m getting tired and my brain is refusing to think. There are also two cities that I would love to go back to: Dublin – I fell in love the first time I went, and was my favourite city for a long time. Edinburgh – Even more amazing than Dublin, and I have to confess it’s taken the top spot. I visit in the snow, wrapped up in lots of clothes, freezing but nothing could dampen the spirit of the city.
That’s definitely enough to be dreaming about anyway, one day I’ll visit some of them. One day when I’m old and gray and the kids have grown up and left home. I dream of travelling to these cities, but I’m happy to put my travelling dreams on hold while I fulfil my biggest dream of being a Mummy. Someone said to be all cities are the same anyway, and I think part of that is true. They all have their own quirks, but a city is still a city.
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wow 3 years, I remember your anniversary as my sister got married a few weeks before you, its gone so quickly!
ReplyDeleteHope you will be able to celebrate in some way with Ant. As you said when your children have grown up you have plenty of time ahead of you still.
I haven't traveled much but really want to go to Italy one day...I love Italian food! And Spain, I've been to Paris but want to go with Lee too hopefully one day.