January 21, 2016. Happy Days !

I had similar thoughts as I was shoveling snow.  

For me, just getting out and traveling is the "battery recharger" I need.  I don't have a single place I go back to again and again, usually wanting to get to places I haven't been to yet while I'm still able to.  I know some day I won't be able to travel. as extensively as I do now.

Regarding places I love to visit more than once, Hawaii ranks high on the list, especially the Big Island.   I am fascinating by those volcanoes and the Big Island offers everything a tropical paradise should, with places of quiet and solitude.  And I love walking in the mountains, especially the Rocky Mountains.  Like this trail to the Stanley Glacier in Kootenay National Park, BC.

Do you encounter such things as Bears and other animals with teeth and a nasty kick ? Last summer I was surprised to see a snake in my son's garden. Maryland. He was delighted for some reason. He shot it with the first bullet. Justifies the collection of  weapons he keeps. So he says.

This is my local breathing space. It was used as an Expressway into Liverpool in the years 1400 - 1700. 15 minutes on horseback. Cant do that 8 mile journey in under 30 minutes in a car now !

The Liverpool beach is terrific!

There lots of animals in the Rockies, although most of them have absolutely no interest in humans.  But I carry a can of pepper (bear) spray whenever I hike, although I've never had to use it.  Bear spray is more effective at stopping bear attacks (rare as they are) than guns are because you're less likely to miss.  

It is a wonderful, clean beach. It's just a shame the water never gets warmer than 15c / 59f.  Hence the local saying....   "He's that lucky - if he fell in the River Mersey he'd come up with a coat on"