My Dream Vacation

 

“My Dream Vacation” –

Our writer’s group prompt of the day

By Teak Kilmer, July 7^th 2009

 

Oh, how many to choose from ─ a wilderness anything ─ a northern Minnesota lake (Jasper maybe), loons, grebes, teals, deer drinking near me from the lake, wolves howling at dusk, night dips in the lake, kayaking, bright aqua, yellow and even red darning needles and giant dragon flies staring at me five inches from my face ─ for 30-40 minutes, not letting me take it’s picture or Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness, or North Shore of Lake Superior, anywhere in pure nature, mountain hikes, swimming in the ocean ─ especially on that deserted beach in the Bahamas, Beaver Lake in Northern Pennsylvania that had beavers and turtles and fish galore and floating islands ─ and, of course bring on the flowers and the birds and butterflies and one more thing: being still and taking it all in in an appreciating heart. And, oh, who could forget Oquaga Lake with its unique pheromone aroma, its soothing waters, Scott’s Oquaga lake house with its soda fountain, bowling alley, and ping pong tables. There was also Chestnut Lodge, Aqua Lodge and Hanson’s Lodge, all of which had dance bands at night. We would also sing along together on trips around the lake from Scott’s launch, and most certainly Nepali Cliffs on the island of Kauai: walking the trails along the beaches at the base of the cliffs with wildlife abundant, mostly flora, but oh, what flora! and then there were clouds no bigger than an SUV that would come and go like magic, a visual rush. It is hard to compete with; seeing thirteen grizzlies in one day in Denali Park. Oh, how I could go on! These memories and more will never fade.

 

Yes, I’ve done all of these and what joyous memories.