Prior to my heart attack I did not have a true bucket list, I only had dreams. Well, now is the time to put those dreams into a list that with some luck and effort I can bring to reality. Of course, the list will have newer dreams and wishes added. The list has no priority of order and are added as I either remember them, or they have just become a new wish or dream.
I will start my list with my first dream from my teenage years, Italy. I have always wanted to travel Italy to explore local family cooking and winery tours. Yes, I liked good red wine when I was a teenager. Go figure. So, I will now add to this dream and add the title of “Heart Healthy Cooking and Fine Wine Tour”. As you can imagine, this title will cover many other countries which I will add later.
I begin my list here:
ONE – Heart Healthy Cooking and Fine Wine Tour of Italy
TWO – Party in the Streets during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
THREE – Meet and thank the First Responders who worked to keep me going
FOUR – Meet and thank the Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, and Staff who made sure I survived
FIVE – Food and Spirits Cultural Tour around the Mediterranean
SIX – Meet the Cast and Crew of “Heartstoppers”
SEVEN – Meet George Takei again
EIGHT – To have a smashing 70th Birthday Celebration in 2025 (Didn’t happen, Oh well)
NINE – Explore Zurich, Switzerland and the surrounding Countries
TEN – Go to Belgium and seek out the best Chocolate; yes, a Chocolate Tour if that exists
ELEVEN – Hot Air Ballooning in New Mexico (Update: I have secured a spot in a hot air balloon for the Mass Ascension at sunrise during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October 2026. Fingers crossed for good weather.)
TWELEVE – Visit Spain again. Many good memories from living in Spain for the summer in 2000
THIRTEEN – Chill somewhere exciting in the World; destination and adventure is open for suggestions (I am suspicious of this number)
FOURTEEN – Visit Iceland
FIFTEEN – Go to Paris and indulge in the local favorite cafes and restaurants
SIXTEEN – Visit Amsterdam, Netherlands
SEVENTEEN – Visit the Volvo Plant in Sweden
EIGHTEEN – Visit Singapore’s Modern & Cultural Architecture
NINETEEN – Visit Hong Kong Historic Architecture & Cultural Sites
TWENTY – Take a Luxury Train Across Canada