Thursday, March 23, 2006

Thursday Thirteen v.3

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen of CARMEN's Favorite Travel Spots

  1. Sydney, Australia. The Opera House was gorgeous, I climbed the Harbor Bridge, and I saw the New Year's Eve celebration there. AWESOME!
  2. Venice, Italy. There is truly no place like it. I took a gondola ride with my friend, but one day, I'll go back with my future guy.
  3. Rome, Italy. I wanted to see it rain through the oculus in the Pantheon. It was sunny when we went in, it rained for 15 minutes, and then was sunny again! Plus, don't get me started on the gelato!
  4. Paris, France. I loved everything except the food. But I could learn to live on chocolate croissants! The gargoyle gallery at Notre Dame was my favorite.
  5. Aruba. They don't call this place one happy island for nothing!
  6. Las Vegas, NV. Penny slots, free drinks, Mandalay pool, Bellagio fountains, Luxor spa, Emeril's restaurants - I could go on for days.
  7. Cairnes, Australia. Koalas, Jellyfish, Kangaroos - Oh My!
  8. Dingle, Ireland. The western coast of Ireland was beautiful, and very green.
  9. Nice, France. I've never been anywhere where everyone stops what they're doing to watch the sunset like in Nice.
  10. New York, NY. I'm over the touristy stuff, but there's nothing like a nice dinner and a Broadway play. Wicked was awesome, and the Lion King was amazing.
  11. New Orleans. I hope it can come back to its previous glory. I loved it there. The food was delicious.
  12. If you don't venture out of your all-inclusive resort, you'll think you're in paradise.
  13. Washington, DC. Ok, I live in the 'burbs of DC, but I become a tourist when the cherry blossoms bloom! (Ain't my grandmom cute?)

Yep, tnchick designed this TT header for me too.

The photos are all mine and I own the copyrights. Use without permission is forbidden to the point of death by wet noodle whipping!


Links to other Thursday Thirteens! Trying the auto link this time. Leave a comment also, please!


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The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!



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36 comments:

Anonymous said...

hmmm, all my top 'want to go someday when my kids are gone' places! my TT are up!

Tanya said...

That blank on #3 of the auto-link is my fault. Sorry.

I have been to most of those places (except 4, 5, 10 & 13), and loved them just as much and would go back to each of them in a heartbeat. Actually, I go to Cairns all the time since it's only a few hours away.

Thanks for checking out my 13.

Undercover Angel said...

Great list! My TT is up!

Valerie said...

great pictures.

me said...

Thanks for visiting my T13!

Enjoyed your list - what beautiful photos!

I am quite lucky as I won't have to pay my medical bills - here all thyroid medication is covered by the health service. :-)

Take Care!
Ivoryfrog x

Wystful1 said...

Beautiful choices!! I love to fly into Las Vegas at night with all the lights!!!

My T 13 is up!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the autolink link! I'll play with it later.

Melzie said...

Your grannie is cute!! I *LOVE* cherry blossoms! I so wish my dog hadn't eat our cherry trees.. *sigh* :)

Anonymous said...

Boy, you don't get out much, do you?! Mine are up too.

owlhaven said...

awesome list--thanks for stopping by
Mary, mom to many

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love it when people share their travel places. I enjoy traveling myself :).
Thanks Carmen for stopping by T13 this morning and the kind words. I added your link - yup still doing the manual thingi :)
TNC designed my T13 header as well :)

Kimmy said...

My own little getaway. I'm always amazed the places you've traveled and things you've done. Thanks for adding the pictures this time. They were awesome! And your grandma's a doll!

Thanks for stopping by!

-tnchick- said...

Beautiful. I'd love to visit some of those places.

Some ppl may think a wey noodle whippin' is kinky.. LOL

Yes, the linky is working right. I didn't use it this week because of it being abused last week *sigh*.

Anonymous said...

Excellent Pictures!

My TT is up too.

Smiles,
Chrissie

Unknown said...

How fun! I've been to half of those places, too. Venice was my favorite. Someday I'd love to see Sydney. (sigh)

lisa said...

Great photos!

I feel more at peace now that I visited this site :)

Amanda said...

Oh, I am so jealous! You've been to so many places that I hope to go to someday. I may take a break right now from blog hopping to start planning my next vacation...

My 13 are up - please stop on by!

Courtney said...

Wow, you've been around (lol- okay I didn't mean that in the bad way). I've been to all 49 continental states, but Jamaica and Las Vegas are the only 2 on your list I've been to. Thanks for visiting my TT.

Lazy Daisy said...

Wow, loved the list and the travel log..some fabulous places you've been to..and yes, your granny is adorable!

Anonymous said...

I love travel. Been to all the same places with the EXCEPTION of Australia. Its my dream vacation someday. I am sooooo jealous.

Happy TT!

Master Enigma said...

The pictures are spectacular. Your grandmother looks very cute in with the cherry blossoms.

Love your list this week!

My 13 is busy packing a suitcase and searching on the net for cheap tickets anywhere over at http://akaenigma.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Those are some great pictures. I wish I could go to some of those places.

My 13 are up here.

Heather Smith said...

I want to go to all of those!
Thanks for your visit to my 13!!

WendyWings said...

What an amazing list of places, you are certainly well travelled :0)
My TT list is up finally a bit late today, come see if you can guess the right answer :)

Pink Chihuahua Princess said...

You're right. Your pink blog is very cool. Great TT, you have been so many neat places. I've linked you onto my TT list.

Anonymous said...

Great list and love the photos. Thanks for stopping by my TT. Have a lovely evening. Be Well...

Anonymous said...

what a great thirteen!!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous pictures all through, but I most especially LOVED the picture of your grandmother. SO cute! I've seen and loved many of the places you've visited, and am jealous of you for going to all the rest--especially Ireland. Someday...

Jennifer said...

i almost did my T13 on travel/vacation spots!!!!! thanks for coming to mine earlier!

Jen said...

That is REALLY NEAT! Wow, you've really traveled a lot. That's so cool. I don't really ever go anywhere, I'm stunted that way.

Thanks for stopping by!

Full Contact, Savior-centric Livin said...

What a fun list! I looked at your photo blog, too and enjoyed your photos--funny, I'm Carmen, too and love taking pictures--macrophotography mostly.

The only "exotic" place I've been is Puerto Rico--got a few photos from there on my blog in archives.

Lala's world said...

I have been to #8. Belfast, Dublin and Derry
and I can't wait to go to all the other places!!!

my TT is up

Lisa said...

You're so lucky! I haven't ventured out much at all. Love the pictures!

julie said...

You have been to some fantastic places! BTW how do you do the auto link?

kdoll aka *~Puzzle~* said...

very interesting thursday thirteen.

kdoll aka *~Puzzle~* said...

can you also tell me how I get that thing where people can enter their name and link and it automatically goes on the list. I want to put one on my blog.