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Not just where without restriction (lottery/FU money wishes), but where that you're making an honest effort to make happen.
For us, it's Japan. Now, I've been before. First in 1980 with five days in Hiroshima, and then a 13-month stint in '95-96 in Yokosuka and Sasebo.
This is the trip to take my wife and show her why I love the country so much, and see many of the things that I didn't have the time or funds for before. Three weeks in October, split between Tokyo and Osaka as "bases", with day trips and overnights from both. And yes, it'll be bloody expensive, even with all the tricks, points, and miles I've racked up over the last couple decades.
I originally was planning this for our 50th in 2028, but decided to say to hell with it and schedule now, because (a), our anniversary is February, and you don't want to go to Japan in February unless it's a ski trip, and (b), we're turning 70 this year and I'm not sure how spry and nimble we'll be in another two years. So, October 2026 it is.
This is just the first of my bucket list plans. I've got a number of other places I want to show her around from my travels. Dubai is actually pleasant in February, and that's summer in Australia, so the big Five-Oh has a couple good options left.
For us, it's Japan. Now, I've been before. First in 1980 with five days in Hiroshima, and then a 13-month stint in '95-96 in Yokosuka and Sasebo.
This is the trip to take my wife and show her why I love the country so much, and see many of the things that I didn't have the time or funds for before. Three weeks in October, split between Tokyo and Osaka as "bases", with day trips and overnights from both. And yes, it'll be bloody expensive, even with all the tricks, points, and miles I've racked up over the last couple decades.
I originally was planning this for our 50th in 2028, but decided to say to hell with it and schedule now, because (a), our anniversary is February, and you don't want to go to Japan in February unless it's a ski trip, and (b), we're turning 70 this year and I'm not sure how spry and nimble we'll be in another two years. So, October 2026 it is.
This is just the first of my bucket list plans. I've got a number of other places I want to show her around from my travels. Dubai is actually pleasant in February, and that's summer in Australia, so the big Five-Oh has a couple good options left.
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