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What Fun Thing Have You Always Wanted To do? (Non-difficult child)
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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 646568" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>There is a funny story attached to this event.......we traveled down the Amazon 35 miles from the nearest town, in a thatched roof boat. We walked about 1 mile in to the jungle to a small village of these very short natives who still did head hunting since you could see shrunken heads on poles around the village. We were told to bring trinkets like mirrors, combs, etc. to trade for blow "guns" and other native items. It was fun. The chief, all of maybe 4'8 or so, challenges my 6'5" boyfriend to a blow gun game. In the distance is a target, obviously the center of the circle is the winning shot. Well, the chief shoots through this long 3-4 foot blow gun and gets right outside of the inner circle. He proudly hands the blow gun to the "big white guy" who then proceeds to shoot the dart directly in to the very center of the target, <strong>bullseye.</strong> Oh Oh. After a second of feeling pretty good about it, you could feel the energy change dramatically since we have now humiliated this chief if front of the entire village. The guide said to us, in a pretty intense tone, "everyone, move fast, single file, get out of here." That was the longest mile I ever ran. I kept imagining poison darts flying through the air and my head ending up on a stick surrounding the village. It was dramatic. We got back to the boat and hightailed it outta there as fast as that old boat could get us. When we got back to Iquitos, we were thrilled. Another cool adventure which turned out to be a lot more fun in the telling of it as opposed to the living through it!!!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>OK, you must eat in Da Il Latini. OMG. Make a reservation. There will be a huge crowd outside the door, but it will empty into the restaurant in minutes and you will be in a world of tastes, smells and utter delight. It is family style, so you'll sit with others on a culinary adventure where you will be served course after course of the most delicious food you've ever tasted from soup to nuts. DO NOT MISS IT.</p><p>The cathedrals are beautiful. One of the most famous places for shopping for Italian 18 karat gold in Florence is on the <strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong>, meaning “<strong>old bridge</strong>”. The <strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong> is located along the Arno River in Florence and is one of the most striking Medieval bridges in Florence as well as a picturesque aspect of the city. Just walking the streets is a pleasure.</p><p></p><p>Tanya, your description of your houseboat experience clinched the deal for me, that's a plan we'll make down the road a bit. And I live in an area where hot air balloons are seen in the sky every day.........and yet I have not been on one. It may be on the bottom of my list, but it is on there. When I was younger I wanted to go sky diving, but as I got older I thought less about it. My brothers used to go all the time. That sense of falling through the sky before the shoot opens must be exhilarating! And scary!</p><p></p><p>Tanya we use the Tripadvisor all the time too. In fact I write reviews for it! On a road trip where we just drive with no plan, when we decide where we're going to stay, I just get on the tripadvisor site on my phone and check out options. The reviews are always right on......you can get a complete idea of where you want to stay, eat, etc. from that site. Good call! And, I agree, Rick Steves' books are a terrific help, I used his books for Paris and London.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>We will definitely be there at one point. We're planning on flying up to Seattle in the spring for a weekend. I haven't been there yet. husband has and loves it.</p><p></p><p>I've not done any cruising but everyone always tells me about the Alaska cruise. Has anyone made that trip? Any suggestions if you have would be appreciated. In general cruising isn't our cup of tea, we like to move around on our own mostly..........but I've just heard so much about that particular cruise.........</p><p></p><p>Fun thread.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>YES. Thank you HLM.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 646568, member: 13542"] There is a funny story attached to this event.......we traveled down the Amazon 35 miles from the nearest town, in a thatched roof boat. We walked about 1 mile in to the jungle to a small village of these very short natives who still did head hunting since you could see shrunken heads on poles around the village. We were told to bring trinkets like mirrors, combs, etc. to trade for blow "guns" and other native items. It was fun. The chief, all of maybe 4'8 or so, challenges my 6'5" boyfriend to a blow gun game. In the distance is a target, obviously the center of the circle is the winning shot. Well, the chief shoots through this long 3-4 foot blow gun and gets right outside of the inner circle. He proudly hands the blow gun to the "big white guy" who then proceeds to shoot the dart directly in to the very center of the target, [B]bullseye.[/B] Oh Oh. After a second of feeling pretty good about it, you could feel the energy change dramatically since we have now humiliated this chief if front of the entire village. The guide said to us, in a pretty intense tone, "everyone, move fast, single file, get out of here." That was the longest mile I ever ran. I kept imagining poison darts flying through the air and my head ending up on a stick surrounding the village. It was dramatic. We got back to the boat and hightailed it outta there as fast as that old boat could get us. When we got back to Iquitos, we were thrilled. Another cool adventure which turned out to be a lot more fun in the telling of it as opposed to the living through it!!! OK, you must eat in Da Il Latini. OMG. Make a reservation. There will be a huge crowd outside the door, but it will empty into the restaurant in minutes and you will be in a world of tastes, smells and utter delight. It is family style, so you'll sit with others on a culinary adventure where you will be served course after course of the most delicious food you've ever tasted from soup to nuts. DO NOT MISS IT. The cathedrals are beautiful. One of the most famous places for shopping for Italian 18 karat gold in Florence is on the [B]Ponte Vecchio[/B], meaning “[B]old bridge[/B]”. The [B]Ponte Vecchio[/B] is located along the Arno River in Florence and is one of the most striking Medieval bridges in Florence as well as a picturesque aspect of the city. Just walking the streets is a pleasure. Tanya, your description of your houseboat experience clinched the deal for me, that's a plan we'll make down the road a bit. And I live in an area where hot air balloons are seen in the sky every day.........and yet I have not been on one. It may be on the bottom of my list, but it is on there. When I was younger I wanted to go sky diving, but as I got older I thought less about it. My brothers used to go all the time. That sense of falling through the sky before the shoot opens must be exhilarating! And scary! Tanya we use the Tripadvisor all the time too. In fact I write reviews for it! On a road trip where we just drive with no plan, when we decide where we're going to stay, I just get on the tripadvisor site on my phone and check out options. The reviews are always right on......you can get a complete idea of where you want to stay, eat, etc. from that site. Good call! And, I agree, Rick Steves' books are a terrific help, I used his books for Paris and London. We will definitely be there at one point. We're planning on flying up to Seattle in the spring for a weekend. I haven't been there yet. husband has and loves it. I've not done any cruising but everyone always tells me about the Alaska cruise. Has anyone made that trip? Any suggestions if you have would be appreciated. In general cruising isn't our cup of tea, we like to move around on our own mostly..........but I've just heard so much about that particular cruise......... Fun thread. YES. Thank you HLM. [/QUOTE]
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