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shuel2002 65F
5101 posts
3/9/2016 1:05 am
WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

If money and health wasn't an issue, where would be your favorite place to go for a week or longer? I would go back to Italy. I would probably stay in a central location so I can see Capri, Positano and back to Venice. I had to give up Capri in order to see the Amalfi Coast in 2014. It probably was a good decision but I'd like to see Capri. I wouldn't take a cruise this time. I would spend at least 4 days at each city. How about you?

I have said this before and I will again. If you have something you want to do, don't put it off such that it may be too late. That is why I took my trip, to avoid regrets.

Pic 1: Venice

Pic 2: Positano

Pic 3: Capri





Elaine Shuel


Beth1949 75F
2715 posts
3/9/2016 6:16 am

I've been twice to Italy, I like Rome and Venice very much, but next time I would like to visit Capri. I love Switzerland and Holland which have always been on our European tours. Thank you for this blog, Elaine, have a nice day. Lisa.


Hawkslayer 88M
13330 posts
3/9/2016 7:06 am

I've passed through Italy and enjoyed it, but if I had the chance, I would love to visit the city of Taiping in Malaya. I served there for a while when I was in the military and I just fell in love with the place and its surroundings.

Alfie...


It only takes a drop of ink to make a million people think. There are many stories.


Maudie1 74F
8151 posts
3/9/2016 7:20 am

Hi Elaine, Sydney, Australia and I would love to visit again. We were there in January and really loved it. The 26 hour journey is very gruelling though.


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:15 am

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OMG, you were living in England and never went to France? I am glad you will be going there now. May is a great time to go. We were there at that time. As the song goes "I love Paris in the springtime". Have a wonderful time when you go there, Puzzles. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:18 am

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Oh yes, I remember you saying that about Joe's family. Rhodes is beautiful. I was never there but my sister was and loved it. I am disappointed you didn't mention Canada. Just teasing though Vancouver and Banff are gorgeous. Thanks for your response, Pat.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:22 am

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Roxy, I have met wonderful people from Sweden and Holland on that virtual site I belong to. Sweden is part of Scandinavia so I would like to see that one day too. Make sure if you go, you take great pics and post them here. Thanks for your response.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:26 am

    Quoting Beth1949:
    I've been twice to Italy, I like Rome and Venice very much, but next time I would like to visit Capri. I love Switzerland and Holland which have always been on our European tours. Thank you for this blog, Elaine, have a nice day. Lisa.
I would really like to go to Holland one day too, Lisa. As I wrote to Roxy, I have met great people from there. I believe some refer to Holland's Giethoorn as "Small Venice of the North". Thanks for your comment and have a wonderful day.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:29 am

    Quoting Hawkslayer:
    I've passed through Italy and enjoyed it, but if I had the chance, I would love to visit the city of Taiping in Malaya. I served there for a while when I was in the military and I just fell in love with the place and its surroundings.

    Alfie...
Thanks Alfie. I have to admit that I am totally unfamiliar with Malaya, but given you fell in love with it, it must be lovely. I hope you get to go back there. Thanks for posting on this blog.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:31 am

    Quoting Maudie1:
    Hi Elaine, Sydney, Australia and I would love to visit again. We were there in January and really loved it. The 26 hour journey is very gruelling though.
Hi Maura. Yes, I have heard good things about Australia. I hope you get the opportunity to return. I am now picturing 26 hours on a plane. Given my fear of flying, that would be way too far for me. Thanks so much for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 10:33 am

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There is no doubt that the world is a scary place. I don't remember it ever being quite so bad as it is now. It would be wise for anyone considering a trip anywhere these days, to determine if it is safe to go. A very thought provoking comment, MySeek. Thank you.

Elaine Shuel


spiritwoman45

3/9/2016 11:09 am

This will sound crazy but I would love to visit the ancient sites where civilization began. Unfortunately most are in the war torn middle east so being able to visit would involve more than money and health.

Spiritwoman ^i^


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 11:20 am

    Quoting spiritwoman45:
    This will sound crazy but I would love to visit the ancient sites where civilization began. Unfortunately most are in the war torn middle east so being able to visit would involve more than money and health.
It doesn't sound crazy at all, Spirit. Unfortunately, safety is an issue in many parts of the world today. Thanks for your response.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 11:22 am

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I never realized you are so adventurous, RosesLady. I hope you find that special someone to share things with. Thanks for responding to my blog post.

Elaine Shuel


Rocketship 80F
18571 posts
3/9/2016 11:46 am

A European river cruise is something I'd like to do..... maybe from Amsterdam to Prague.


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 1:13 pm

    Quoting Rocketship:
    A European river cruise is something I'd like to do..... maybe from Amsterdam to Prague.


That's sounds nice, Rocket. Tell me when the ship is sailing. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 1:15 pm

    Quoting LeafRelief:
    I lived in Italy for a year and couldn't stand it. That would be dead last on my list...but happy you enjoy it nevertheless.

    I would love to go to Africa. It's my dream to see Victoria Falls. I don't think I'm going to make it...but that is #1 on my list.
Nice to see you, Leaf. What didn't you like about Italy? Yes, I am a curious person. I hope you get to take your dream trip. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 1:57 pm

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It is hard to find a lousy pic of any city in Italy. It's a gorgeous country. Thanks _JKH54.

Elaine Shuel


GLUMO 89F
9730 posts
3/9/2016 8:35 pm

Just in my dreams...


Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 9:53 pm

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LIszt, none of us are getting any younger but a river cruise sounds nice to me too. I never took a river one. My cruise was on a big ship, where you book excursions separately or do them on your own. I hope you and Maisie go on another great adventure. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/9/2016 9:56 pm

    Quoting GLUMO:
    Just in my dreams...
Dreams can come true, Lucy. I had so many dreams of going to England and France and later Italy came into it, after I heard such great stories. I did end up actually going in 2014, as most of you know. I made it happen. I hope you could too, Lucy. Thanks for your response.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/10/2016 10:06 am

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Just a word of advice, Rubi. In 2014 I saw the Louvre and Musee d"Orsay. I went to the latter since my sister-in-law went to France months before. She found Musee d"Orsay better. I agree that it was. The Louvre is more well known because of the Mona Lisa. If you have time, try to see both. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel