10 countries and countless cities made it on my 2013 Bucket List. France, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Jordan, Aruba, Curacao, Canada, USA, Mexico, and Fiji were all part of my whirlwind of adventures and new experiences. I never envisioned such an amazing year of opportunity; my life continues to be a dream come true. I am blessed. Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I want to live.
Here are my top ten favorite travel photos from 2013.
Number 2 – Bermuda
When you envision Paradise, what images enter your mind? Do you picture snow-capped mountains? Maybe an endless field of flowers? Or cotton-candy colored skies? My version of Paradise has always been the perfect beach. I remember looking at a poster in university of bridge over water and I was so draw to it, that I needed to buy it. I must have stared at that poster for more than 100 hours, imagining my life in those waters. While in Bermuda, as if from a dream, the poster appeared before my eyes… yet it was real. It was as if everything I’d dreamed about in the picture materialized right in front of me while driving on the highway in Bermuda near St. George’s.
This photo represents the accumulation of all of my dreams come true. It’s no longer a dream-like poster, rather a photo that I shot while on a press trip in Bermuda.
Do you think if you dream it and imagine it, you attract it into your life?
Pretty pretty. Bluer than blue.
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“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” T. E. Lawrence
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful words
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Beautiful!
I thought about these words all day and it’s just now, after reflection, that I want to comment.
I have been a dreamer and an explorer since I was a child. My family has come to expect anything and everything from me and are never surprised at my successes or failures, although we don’t view anything in life as a failure. They support me and encourage me even when what I desire seems completely unattainable and that is what makes it all worthwhile. I will continue to be unrealistic with my dreams and goals and make them a reality because I am a dreamer of the day.
Thank you for always encouraging me like my family, and continuing to share on Bucket List Publications.
You are valued and appreciated 🙂
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Thank you. It’s a great quote. I’ve kept it with me for decades. I haven’t exactly conquered the world but it helps me conquer me.
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This would still be a poster on my wall. But I’m going to get to a sunny, blue watered beach like that before someday never happens. I would just like to enjoy it from the shade of a beach umbrella.
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I wish you a lifetime of happiness and beach umbrellas. May the world be at your doorstep 🙂
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This was one of my favorites from the day you posted it! LOVE it.
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Thanks! It reminds me of how blessed I am and what I’ve accomplished. It was arguably my favorite photo of the year, but the last one came out on top at the last minute.
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Can’t wait to see the final photo! 😉
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Bermuda is wonderful!! Need to go back some day.
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Me too. Where did you stay when you were there?
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Breath taking…..love this post
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Beautiful! Now I really want to go someplace warm.
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Me too. We just came back from a beach weekend but the weather wasn’t great. A tropical destination is in need. 😉
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Majestic blue waters. Incredible. Who can say no to that? 🙂
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So happy for you – congratulations for making you dreams come true! As for the picture… It is truly breathtaking…
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Thank you. What is on your list of dreams for this year? Is there something that comes out on top?
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Reblogueó esto en Stay Fira Barcelona – Great Rooms for Rent!y comentado:
We wait you in Barcelona 2014!
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brilliant words + image.
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Pretty nice!
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“Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I want to live.” Wow, wise words indeed. It’s great to find a kindred spirit!
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DO you have a list? What’s on the top?
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Definitely Hawaii’s big island, searching for Pele. I would also like to see Central Europe, especially Vienna/Salzburg to walk in Mozart’s footsteps.
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Gorgeous!
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Beautiful dream, Leslie. I think the beach is paradise also. I’ve heard it said, that If you can dream it, you can have it. It’s the power of the universe, or something like that.
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I read a book about that. While I’m not sure if I believe it to that extent, I certainly believe that the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I’m able to achieve. And… I’m having a great time trying. 🙂
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Thank you for the ‘like’ on my ‘Social Media’ post. I love your photo – with the weather here in Maryland today, I wish I was on that dock right now!
~~Keri
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I know you are busy and you may already have been nominated before, but as I find the concept of your blog so uplifting, I wish to nominate you to BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD. Please, click my page as follows and see if you like it. If not, I can retract it for you.
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Thank you for the award. I shared it via Facebook and Twitter and appreciate your support. 🙂
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So amazing!
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Thank you for reading my blog, I’ve nominated you for The Dragon’s Loyalty Award
http://yadadarcyyada.wordpress.com/2013/11/26/i-won-the-dragons-loyalty-award/
I understand if you’ve already been nominated or tired of accepting awards, etc. Just know you’re appreciated.
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Thank you for the award! I shared it via Facebook and Twitter to show my appreciation. 🙂
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This is perfect. I keep imagining myself somewhere on a perfect sandy beach.
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Where do you envision that? I’m thinking about Fiji or Tahiti right now 😉
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Hmm, dream and imagine hard enough- 6 free airline tickets to Bermuda…
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Fantastic! Exactly the kind of landscape I want to be in right now…was in Tahiti years ago and it was a true paradise.
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Lesley the photo is stunning as so many of your posts are. However the inspiration you share of going after your dreams, no matter what others might think or what barriers lie in the path, is the main reason I keep coming back to your blog. Keep dreaming and inspire on!
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Yes, I do. Everything in life goes like a ring. What you send out, you will receive. If you are positive, you can attract everything, and will receive, what you need, when you are ready for that. At least I think so.
Very beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.
Irene
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I love this image – I took the same photo at that spot a couple of years ago! Bermuda is just beautiful and your image certainly captures this 🙂
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Thank you for your visit today. A blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours. Your blog is truly a work of love. Thank You.
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