Recessionista Traveling | 03/08/2009 11:00 pm
Liz Smith, Explorer of America
In response to: Recessionistas: If you have sworn off vacations because of this recession, what are you doing instead?
I haven’t sworn off vacations, but I am sure not looking to fly overseas right now or stay in luxury hotels as in the past. I would be perfectly happy with a visit to Niagara Falls, which I’ve never seen; to Yellowstone, which I’ve never seen; and to just going to the Connecticut River Valley or the Hamptons of Long Island and vegging out! Suddenly – America first!
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Oh Liz, You must see Niagara Falls…..When I was 7 years old in 1939 My parents took my little sister and my older brother on a 3 month trip across the United States. Two Highlights were the Worlds Fair and Niagara Falls.I can still remember riding on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ in our Yellow slickers……..I can remember the feel of the Mist’s falling on my skin, a little 7 year old girl………..what a memory. It’s a MUST Liz.
I love that you are here every day……….You are a very bright spot in my day. Reading your column is like taking a little vacation in itself.
Dona,
I agree with you wholeheartedly! Liz must wear that yellow slicker (which will smell awful) and get "misted"! Not to mention the awe she will feel. I don’t know about your trip Dona, but we saw it from the Canadian side and we were told it was the better side to see the Falls from. Now, if Liz prefers the American side, so be it… just go, Liz! Go!
Maurine,
I’ve been to Yellowstone 3 times and Wyoming at least 7 or 8 times —and I agree with you. Wyoming, the majestic Tetons, and the Wind River Valley are God’s country. I absolutely love it out there. Every time I’m out there, I feel the weight of the world lift right off my shoulders.