Some Of My Favorite Things To Do On A Vacation

Seeing The Local Attractions

If the area is noted for an art museum or musical, I will try to see or attend those events. I have gone to operas, musicals, concerts, plays, and more. I had a tour of an underground hospital. The hospital was dark and dank; they said many soldiers did not survive under those conditions. I love looking at art from the Masters. I loved looking at all of the art at the Louvre in France. I went to a museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, that had an old wooden carousel; I was very impressed with the artistry of the hand-carved animals on the carousel. I liked looking at the soldier’s suits of Armour in the Tower of London.

Historical Homes

I love looking at historical homes and learning about the families that once occupied them. It seems that every family has some horrible tragedy in their family. Some have lost a very young child, or a son has died in a horrific battle. Some of the homes have had central air before their time. They let the ice in the ice house or basement radiate through the home with pipes that cool down the entire home. I love the pride in artistry in the older homes. The older homes have open staircases, pocket doors, a library room, and a dining room with a wood plate rack. The ornate and carved wood throughout the home gives it its own beauty. I am always delighted when I see an old ornate building that is kept up. I try to discover the history of old buildings and what type of businesses they have housed.

Shopping For One Of Kind Items

I like to collect crosses. I look in store windows and see if they have a cross that catches my eye. If I see one, I negotiate with them and then purchase the cross. I have found crosses in antique, jewelry, and sometimes second-hand stores. I like to collect small items as they are easy to transport with you on vacation. Sometimes I will buy a small pocket knife. Having a small pocket knife in your purse is nice to open something stubborn. I have purchased cloth calendars that make perfect dish towels for drying your dishes later. I have purchased several bookmarks from the different countries I have visited.

Eating The Foods Of Of The Area

I love to sample the different foods the other countries are known for. I love the Baklava in Greece. We found a little side street cafe where two older men ran, and their Baklava was the best Baklava I have ever eaten. I had Hungarian goulash while I was in Prague, and I was very impressed with it. I love the Cornish Pasties in the UK. The miners would have them for lunch. A pastie has steak, eggs, potatoes, and a sealed pie crust covering it. I ate a lot of pastries in the UK. I have tried the famous foods of all the countries I have visited and have never been disappointed except once. Trying different foods is one of my favorite things while on vacation. I hope you discover many favorite things to do while on vacation.