Hello internet I'm back once again. Now as you must know from the blog, my family loves to go on vacations, if that isn't already obvious enough, so why not make a list about my favourite trips? We're doing this based on a concoction of memorability, overall fun I had, timelessness, etc.
So without further ado, here we go.
Number 11
Marmot Basin
You're probably wondering why the best winter vacation I had is so low. Just goes to show how much wickedly epic vacations I had. There's nothing more pleasant than just racing down with the fresh powder beneath your feet, the occasional anti-avalanche explosion, seeing the very summit itself and the wide variety of trails, twists and turns to choose from. It doesn't stop with skiing as there's a wide variety of activities wildlife scenery and dining to make your day a feel like a journey to paradise.
Number 10
Egypt
"Steele you Bonehead, this list is bolshevik because you put a once in a lifetime trip like Egypt in frackin' 10th." Oh for the love Sodom and Gomorrah people you got to respect people's opinions for what they are. Now before you send the hate mail clogging my account, I'll kindly explain why this isn't any higher on the list. Now listen it was fantastic, I mean, come on how many people get to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile, and the Egyptian museum in one day, but that was the problem, it was only for one day. There's so much to do, yet so little time. Also even though the riots scared of the crowds of tourists, there was still the desperate vendors to do that job, so desperate that I was nearly abducted by a camel rider. You happy now? Good, moving on.
Number 9
Northwest Territories
Venturing away from the equator for once is this beauty. I travelled there when my sister was in Hawaii, and let me tell you it was fantastic. There was the scenery, historical sites and dining but the best part was the fishing. At first this was an attempt to teach me patience (that failed miserably.) As I caught fish like every 5 minutes or so and awe-inspiring lengths. It's also where I caught that 42 frackin' incher that had had the guide rushing for the scale.
Number 8
Hawaii
The first stop on the around the world in several weeks trip, and let me tell you it was an utter blast. Snorkelling in the oceans, trying SUP for the first time, celebrating Independance Day by watching Independance Day (the movie with Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum) and jumping in a cage and watching the Galapagos Sharks swim by. I also can't wait to go there in thanksgiving.
Number 7
London
Now, I come from a line of British, Scottish, and even Norman royalty. So it would make sense to go to England, and that's what we did in our last around the world vacation stop. We got to see Buckingham, Westminster, the Nelson memorial, the Great Fire of 1666 memorial, the Churchill War Rooms, Big Ben, the London Eye, Globe Theater, Tate Modern and last but most certainly not least, THE Imperial War Museum. Need I say more?
Number 6
California
Sure there may be a drought and all that BS but who cares, the vacation was fantastic. As you seen in the post 'the Ultimate California Vacation' my trip to the (former) Bear Flag Republic was one that created many lasting memories. Monteray Bay Aquarium, PB&J soda, Oakland Temple, Alcatraz, The Golden Gate Bridge, Deep sea fishing, bow riding dolphins, Seal Beach, Elephant Seals on the Pacific Coast Highway, Sea Lions, 4th of July fireworks. It has it ALLLLL!! One of my favourite visits the US.
Speaking of...
Number 5
USA Roadtrip
My first vacation south of the Border was one also worth mentioning. After crossing into Montana, I had NO idea of what great times the next few days were go. Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon, my second taste of California (I went there one time when I was 2), Hoover dam (I wasn't 'anti-cursing' that time), and freaking Salt Lake City. There was just one minor downside; FRACKIN' SIN CITY (I'm sorry a temple and the thousands of mormons do not outweigh the millions of lustful, alcoholic, psychotic, money-wasting sociopaths.
Number 4
Barrhead & Magrath
Now this might be one of the less exotic on the post, so why is it so high up? Two words; sheer timelessness. There's just something so special about having nature surround me as I walk into the welcoming homes and arms of my grandparents. With the wildlife eyeing you at every turn, the calming lack of frantic city chaos. The inviting waters of both Thunder & Waterton lake all make up a recipe for paradise.
Number 3
Turkey
I'm practically quarter-blood turkish so why not this beauty (heh, quarter blood; it's less than half.) As if having a hotel only a minute away from the Blue Mosque wasn't fantastic enough, we also got to see the Naval Museum, Hagia Sophia (to the delight of my sister who also bears the latter name) Turkazoo, the Egyptian Obelisk, Topkapi Palace, Snorkelling in the Mediterranean Sea, and having a cave hotel while in Cappadocia. What could be better? Only the next two.
Number 2
Thailand
I bet you if heaven is going to resemble ANY place in the world it would be Thailand without a doubt. After an energy draining airport wait at Manila, it all paid of when we reached Bangkok. Agh, where to start?! The Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, Sightseeing in Bangkok, snorkelling in the Indian Ocean, the butterfly gardens, a fish farm, the Golden Triangle, a small tour of Laos, Emerald Pool, and the Bridge on the River Kwai! (Still need to see the movie.) Now you're wondering what could possibly be better than that.
Number 1
Utah
Sure it may have any of the stuff on the previous ten locations, but spiritually it tops them all. It warms my heart to walk on the hallowed ground of the Utah temple and see General Conference in PERSON, and doing family history in the FHC. Also much of my church friends and their fathers (my mother and sister couldn't come along) had the pleasure of going there in a motorhome!
Thanks for reading I'll see you next time.
