Bucket List Challenge - My Top Ten

I think the Bucket List Challenge was started by @nomadicsoul. I was tagged to do it by @deerjay in this post.

Maybe it is for some, but this was not an easy list for me to come up with. I have plenty of things I would like to do but I have to consider if they rate being in the top ten things I want to do before I die.

1. There is a cute little red house nestled in the country side of Sweden that I want to visit. My sister by pen lives there and I would very much like to meet her in person. We became pen pals over 25 years ago but have never seen each other face to face.

2. Hubby and I are working on visiting all of the State Parks here in Indiana. I'd love to visit at least one National Forest, like Yellowstone in Wyoming. Although, I have to admit, I am a little terrified of bears and other creatures that could have me for dinner.

3. I want to start doing a yearly vacation with my adult children. I'd like for it to be in place before any grandchildren come along. (Even though, I'd gladly take a grandchild first because I also want to experience being a grandma.) We're hoping to be able to take the first of those vacations next year.

4. I would love for Hubby and I to travel more and take mini vacations together. I wouldn't even mind if we did it in a camper. I found one that goes into a truck bed that I'd be okay with. It's the 2018 Northern Lite 9'6" Queen Classic SE Truck Camper and it shockingly packs a ton of features in. Unlike an RV, you would be able to park this anyplace you can a car.

5. Like @deerjay, I would love to see the Northern Lights in my lifetime. They are stunningly beautiful in photographs and video. I can only imagine that they are that much more spectacular to see in person.

6. I am terribly afraid of heights but yet I still want to stand over the Grand Canyon and soak in all of its beauty. It also feels like it is a place full of mystery and wonder. That could just be because I have never seen anything like it.

7. I have been a city girl since birth. Growing up, I always wanted to be right here in the city. However, life has gave me experiences that taught me to love the country and nature. So, I want to own a home in the countryside. I keep my eyes out for one reasonably priced here but so far no luck. Flippers starting buying them all up years back and they are now sold for a much higher price.

8. I want to own and know how to properly use a professional camera with interchanging lenses. If you know me at all, you know I love photography. I've had this love since I was handed my first 110 camera when I was a teenager. I was recently told to look at used cameras and then to buy the lenses new. They said its a cheaper route to go.

9. I would love to take just one vacation on a Tropical Island. Hawaii would do quite nicely.

10. Lastly for my top ten, I would love to visit a Castle. Boldt Castle in New York is high on my list but I would love to see an even older one overseas. I have family roots in Ireland so it would be extra sweet to see one there.

Now, who am I going to tag? Ha! You guys know me better than that. I'm just going to say if you have not done this and want to, feel free to blame me. :D