My list consists mainly of travel destinations and concerts, most of which have been crossed off by now, as I’m fast approaching my 70th birthday. Post-pandemic travel holds little appeal (too expensive, too complicated, too exhausting, plus, we don’t want to leave our dog), so I’ll be content with that. Concerts, on the other hand… still way too expensive but, I can’t resist!
As an ancient history buff, Greece, Italy, Malta and Egypt were at the top of my bucket list since childhood! Lucky for me, I married an Italian who has relatives in Rome and in Bari, so we’ve visited Italy on several occasions.
There was never time for Greece until 2013, when we finally booked a two-week tour to commemorate our 40th anniversary. Laying eyes on the Parthenon for the first time, I literally wept tears of joy!
We made it to Malta in 2018, but it was only a two-day stop on a Mediterranean/Adriatic cruise. I was thrilled to be there at all, but yearn to go back and spend more time.
SNAPSHOTS OF ITALY
Rome, Spanish StepsRome ColosseumRome, Arch of ConstantinPompeiiPisaFlorenceAmalfi CoastBeneventoVenice
Overview of Valletta, Malta VallettaVallettaSt. John’s Cathedral, VallettaCathedral, ornate ceilingsMarsaxxloxx fishing villageThe Blue GrottoAncient Mdina entrance gateRuins of Ħaġar Qim temple, over 5000 years old
Egypt didn’t happen and likely never will, but I’m okay with that. To paraphrase Meatloaf: Three Out of Four Ain’t Bad!There are dozens more places on the travel bucket list, but that list has been retired, for now, just like us. Barring a lottery windfall, of course! 😉
As I may have mentioned, a time or two (or ad nauseam 😆), concerts are my “Fountain of Youth” and favourite form of entertainment. Bands on the bucket list include Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Scorpions, Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart and many more. Those have all been crossed off, some several times.
MetallicaBlack SabbathThe Rolling StonesRod StewartAlice CooperScorpionsJudas PriestIron Maiden The Moody Blues
There are still a few bands I’d like to see and this bucket list will NOT be retired any time soon! We have had to cut back, though. Since the pandemic, concert prices have skyrocketed! 😫
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I never had a bucket list, but I always wanted to see Rome, ancient Egypt, and wild animals in Africa. I managed all three between 1983 and 2002. Like you, I am content now, and have no real urge to travel now I am old.
Wow! Your concert list is long! I am not that into music and might never go to another concert although I would consider the Country Jamboree, or whatever it is called now, down at Craven, Sask. But only for one day and seems all the headliners start at like 10:30 it’s unlikely. Travel is more my thing so those spots you’ve been to look great. The Mediterranean Sea is amazing!
You are such a well-seasoned traveler and concertgoer Debbie. Your photos of your travels are beautiful – I looked at each one. I will have your Greek Odyssey trip to look at – I did not forget. The contractor is finally done tomorrow – thank goodness. I’m used to it just being me. I’m with you on post-pandemic travel – not the same as it was in the past. Too many worries and I understand so many main tourist attractions are so busy and overcrowded that people cannot get near them or queue up for hours on end for tickets and then the event. After hearing of a fellow bloggers Viking Long Ship issues this Summer due to the Danube overflowing so they were shuttled from each port city by bus and stayed in hotels, plus the recent floods in Spain, I guess I will be content that I traveled while the goin’ was good. It has been decades for me to go to a concert, so I was clueless of the prices these days – sadly everything is expensive since the pandemic.
I would not mind traveling more but leaving the dog is difficult, as it is for you. You’ve seen a lot of great places though. I recognize some of the places in Greece and Italy that we’ve been to. We are not as much into concerts. It is obvious you love those.
Yes, I am reluctant to leave our dog behind for too long. She’s a rescue who was abandoned at a young age and she would surely be upset. Us too! Italy and Greece are both magical countries and I’m so glad I had the chance to go there! As for concerts, they are my drug of choice. 😉
You have been to some amazing areas, Debbie! We definitely want to see Greece, Rome and some of Europe (Scottland and Germany top my list), but we have a dog and we’re on a bit of a budget until our social security kicks in. I would be satisfied with an Alaskan cruise (very close to home)! I love that you are still attending concerts. I read that Baby Boomers are still the wealthiest generation, and concerts like you shared are full of gray-haired rockers reliving their own glory days! I was thrilled when I saw Heart in San Diego years ago–I cried!
Yes, before we got Zoey, we travelled extensively, but it’s become too expensive and difficult now. I have seen some excellent deals advertised for Alaskan Cruises, though! I can imagine all the wonderful Northern Lights photos you would take. 🙂 We Baby Boomers definitely love our concerts. Always plenty of grey heads in the audience.:D Heart is an amazing live band! (They were on the bucket list too, but I didn’t want to make the post too long). We’ve attended four of their concerts in the last 15 years. This was the last one in 2019:
When you can’t travel, at least concerts come to you, and they’re a joy. They’re expensive, as you said. The prices are too high even in the nose bleeds but I indulge occasionally.
Good you made it to most of the places on your bucket list, Debbie. Sounds like they were wonderful trips. I’m not sure what I have on my bucket list now as far as travel goes. Glad I got to Australia in 2019. That was on my list. I think now getting my novel finished and into the world is important for my bucket list even if hardly anyone reads it. It’s important to finish the bloody thing. I’ve already spent money on courses and spent so much time working on it. But I still drag my feet with the Inner Critic telling me not to bother as no one cares. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Cathy! 🙂 Australia was on my bucket list too, but we never made it. Glad you did, though! I remember seeing your photos on Facebook about that trip. Finishing and publishing your novel is certainly something worth doing. And I know you’re an excellent writer, so throw that Inner Critic out the door! 😉 I’ve toyed with the idea of publishing my memoirs, but the whole process seems way too complicated and laborious.
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I never had a bucket list, but I always wanted to see Rome, ancient Egypt, and wild animals in Africa. I managed all three between 1983 and 2002. Like you, I am content now, and have no real urge to travel now I am old.
Wow! Your concert list is long! I am not that into music and might never go to another concert although I would consider the Country Jamboree, or whatever it is called now, down at Craven, Sask. But only for one day and seems all the headliners start at like 10:30 it’s unlikely. Travel is more my thing so those spots you’ve been to look great. The Mediterranean Sea is amazing!
You are such a well-seasoned traveler and concertgoer Debbie. Your photos of your travels are beautiful – I looked at each one. I will have your Greek Odyssey trip to look at – I did not forget. The contractor is finally done tomorrow – thank goodness. I’m used to it just being me. I’m with you on post-pandemic travel – not the same as it was in the past. Too many worries and I understand so many main tourist attractions are so busy and overcrowded that people cannot get near them or queue up for hours on end for tickets and then the event. After hearing of a fellow bloggers Viking Long Ship issues this Summer due to the Danube overflowing so they were shuttled from each port city by bus and stayed in hotels, plus the recent floods in Spain, I guess I will be content that I traveled while the goin’ was good. It has been decades for me to go to a concert, so I was clueless of the prices these days – sadly everything is expensive since the pandemic.
I would not mind traveling more but leaving the dog is difficult, as it is for you. You’ve seen a lot of great places though. I recognize some of the places in Greece and Italy that we’ve been to. We are not as much into concerts. It is obvious you love those.
Yes, I am reluctant to leave our dog behind for too long. She’s a rescue who was abandoned at a young age and she would surely be upset. Us too! Italy and Greece are both magical countries and I’m so glad I had the chance to go there! As for concerts, they are my drug of choice. 😉
You have been to some amazing areas, Debbie! We definitely want to see Greece, Rome and some of Europe (Scottland and Germany top my list), but we have a dog and we’re on a bit of a budget until our social security kicks in. I would be satisfied with an Alaskan cruise (very close to home)! I love that you are still attending concerts. I read that Baby Boomers are still the wealthiest generation, and concerts like you shared are full of gray-haired rockers reliving their own glory days! I was thrilled when I saw Heart in San Diego years ago–I cried!
Yes, before we got Zoey, we travelled extensively, but it’s become too expensive and difficult now. I have seen some excellent deals advertised for Alaskan Cruises, though! I can imagine all the wonderful Northern Lights photos you would take. 🙂 We Baby Boomers definitely love our concerts. Always plenty of grey heads in the audience.:D Heart is an amazing live band! (They were on the bucket list too, but I didn’t want to make the post too long). We’ve attended four of their concerts in the last 15 years. This was the last one in 2019:
When you can’t travel, at least concerts come to you, and they’re a joy. They’re expensive, as you said. The prices are too high even in the nose bleeds but I indulge occasionally.
Love,
Janie
Concerts are a joy, Janie! 😀 I wish the prices were more affordable too. Smaller venues are usually cheaper and we’ve been to a few like that.
So very cool. Love these pics.
Thanks, Patrick! 🙂
Great bucket list! Here’s to enjoying all those places.
Yes, we were lucky to cross most of them off. 🙂 Too bad post-pandemic travel is so expensive and uncomfortable. Thanks for coming by!
Good you made it to most of the places on your bucket list, Debbie. Sounds like they were wonderful trips. I’m not sure what I have on my bucket list now as far as travel goes. Glad I got to Australia in 2019. That was on my list. I think now getting my novel finished and into the world is important for my bucket list even if hardly anyone reads it. It’s important to finish the bloody thing. I’ve already spent money on courses and spent so much time working on it. But I still drag my feet with the Inner Critic telling me not to bother as no one cares. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Cathy! 🙂 Australia was on my bucket list too, but we never made it. Glad you did, though! I remember seeing your photos on Facebook about that trip. Finishing and publishing your novel is certainly something worth doing. And I know you’re an excellent writer, so throw that Inner Critic out the door! 😉 I’ve toyed with the idea of publishing my memoirs, but the whole process seems way too complicated and laborious.