Bucket List

In no particular order – and with no better name for it – this is a list of places I’d like to go and things I’d like to do … at some point in time.

Some are possible and will indeed be ticked off, some will remain a dream.

This list will certainly grow as does my love of travel and encountering new things/places/people.

New Zealand

• Bay of Islands –  (went Jan ’13 – further trip required, hopefully including a boat next time!)
• Dunedin, to compare to Edinburgh where I used to live
• Central Otago – rail trail (& wine trail) maybe visit Sam Neill’s place
• East Cape  (Dec/Jan’12 – a memorable journey)
• Christchurch- we have been before but it’s a very different place since the quakes
• Akaroa – I want to see dolphins
• Fiordland – I’d love an overnight boat trip on the Sounds
• Northland  (Jan’13 – amazing place, needs more exploring)
• Lake Tekapo – has looked stunning on every picture I see
• Whanganui National park for some kayaking on the river
• Nelson – show me that sunshine
• Mount Aspiring National Park – I have to visit with a name like that
• Arthur’s Pass – a “must-do” road
• Waiheke Island, with a couple of wineries for good measure
• Queenstown and Arrowtown  (I’m lucky to have visited a couple of times – but not yet in the campervan)
• Either of the South Island Glaciers – Franz Josef or Fox
• Abel Tasman National Park/Golden Bay and a spot of kayaking
• Blenheim – more wineries please
• Stewart Island – with or without bus
• Kaikoura – boat trip to to see whales and… swim with dolphins 🙂

Overseas Destinations

• Australia (have had a few trips now for work and holidays)
• France – revisit – still so many places there I’d like to go
• Greece – well… obviously… did you see Mama Mia?
• Switzerland – revisit – go see my brother
• Canada – the big wilderness waiting to be explored by a bus
• Peru – a childhood dream, maybe to see Paddington Bear
• Italy – revisit – love this country (and their food) but still loads I haven’t seen there
• China – see what the fuss is about this darn wall
• Brazil/Argentina – visit the magnificent Iguazu falls
• Caribbean Islands – any of them, just stick a pin in the map
• U.S. – lots of places but particularly New York (my daughter and I have a pact to go there the year she is 18 and I’m 50!) 2020 update – hmm the NYC trip was booked and then… COVID 😦
  I’ll keep in on the bucket list as I’m determined to get there
• India – but not roughing it, I want to do it in style
• Russia – I love vodka

Could I possibly do that??

• Go to sea on a big BIG sailing boat – Johnny Depp can come too if he likes
• Learn French – oui, merci
• Make cheese – any kind but the smellier the better
• Lose two stones – we will speak no more about this
• Catch a fish – and then give it someone else to get rid of the bones & yucky stuff
• Write a book – and have it published
• Learn sign language – so I can talk to everybody
• Improve my running  eg. do it without stopping breathing
• Own a highland cow – don’t know why but it would be called Elvis
• Learn to appreciate seafood (I’m trying but come on… it’s like eating salty rubber bands)
• Learn to play the piano – properly
• See the Northern or Southern Lights
• Move to New Zealand, buy a bus and start a blog about our travels