Places to Go. Things to Do.

This week, Jess, Leigh, and I are blogging about five places we'd like to like to see in our lifetimes.You can check out Jess' post here and Leigh's post here.

I'll admit, most of the places I want to go are in and around the British Isles. That's just always been my dream trip. But after seeing some pics, I've added a new one, too. Mostly because I like the name.

In completely random order, I desperately want to see Wales. I want to see where my Grandmother grew up, meet the family I still have over there, and also meet a dear friend of mine who I met through writing.

WALES

I also want to see England. So many Arthurian sites to explore (lots in Wales, too, actually) and so much history in all of these countries. I want to start at the bottom work my way up and across until I see everything. I want to wander and meet people.

ENGLAND

And then there's Scotland. The wild, romantic countryside. The accents. The ruins. The everything. (I'm including the Isle of Lewis and the Isle of Skye as they're technically Scotland-ish.)

SCOTLAND

I can't forget about Ireland. I want to go there just as badly as the other places. I want to visit pubs and sing and see the ocean and look for faeries.

IRELAND

And last but not least, Iceland - the land of saunas and the Northern Lights.

Okay, these are my top five - what are yours? Where to you want to go and what do you want to see?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I'm not of Irish descent, but my kids are. Speaking of kids, 11 years ago at this very moment, I was in labor. I was really hoping to have him on the 17th. Not only cause I wanted it the hell over with, but because it's also my mom's birthday and she's without a doubt, the best mom ever. Happy Birthday Mama!

I plan to get to Ireland one of these years, and these are some of the places I'd like to see. I'd also like to see England, Scotland and Wales. So what places do you have a burning desire to see?