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“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson


Many life experiences have led me to this place and time… join me as I spend a summer in a small village in Greece where generations of my family have lived and where I now hope to put down a few roots. Along my journey I will write letters to you to share my experiences and hopefully inspire you to create your own wherever you live or travel…
Dear Friend,

Spending a summer in my Aunt's village has been on my bucket list since my first trip here in 1997. Of course I pictured my summer spending time with my Aunts Irene, Theodora, Martha and Voula, but unfortunately the timing was not right for that. Staying in their house among their things... the gardens they planted, the orange trees they watered each evening, the rugs and blankets that they made by hand and sitting on the veranda with their friends are only a small consolation, but beautiful and meaningful ones nonetheless.

I think it is important to have a bucket list. There is a certain power in putting your dreams on paper or saying them aloud. I'll share a few I've yet to realize...

1. Spend a year abroad as a family.
2. Speak a foreign language fluently.
3. Live for a week with an Amish family.
4. Live in a loft apartment.
5. Attend Culinary School.
6. Live on a farm and raise goats and miniature horses.
7. Become a Store Window Designer.
8. Learn to paint.
9. Publish a book.
10. Learn to play the guitar.
11. Get a tattoo.
12. Meet Dolly Parton.

What is on your bucket list?

XOXO,

Karen June



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  1. Laura on July 6, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Not into bucket list but do believe in setting goals, my list has changed over time. One on mine is hot air baloon ride. I also have a long list of things I want to make sure I do with my children before they become adults :)I want to make sure they get to go camping, national parks, canada, back to russia just to name a few

     
  2. rsk on July 6, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    I don't have a tatoo either but I'm willing to go with you - Becky :)

     
  3. Karen June on July 7, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    May have to take you up on that Becky :)

     
  4. Cyn on July 13, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    I LOVE Dolly Parton. And, much to Bill's amusement, have been toying with the tattoo idea for my 40th birthday. I just can't decide what design would look good as it stretches...

     


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      I am a wife, mother and artist living in the Boston area. My adventurous spirit is taking me to a small village in Greece this summer to experience my heritage, a closer bond with my son, creative freedom and anything else that comes my way. Friends and family will join me along the way and I hope you’ll join me too through this blog…
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