Seriousness Where would you go? - Page 3

kindlekitten · 10-01-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Abe

Wagon train is a possibility. Sure, some parts are only accessible by hiking or mule, but there's still a lot to see by wheel.

A regular train also seems to be available:

http://www.canyontours.net/?event=of...l&offerId=4361

However, this may only get you to the edge of the canyon, essentially Grand Canyon Village.

http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisi...illage_map.pdf

regardless, you can't see the Grand Canyon by train. I've hiked to the bottom and back twice and to the bottom of Havasu Canyon once. I'm pretty familiar with transportation around there. oh! and rafted through a few times

astra · 10-01-2010, 05:24 AM

Japan.
Canada (nature side of it).

Maggie May · 10-01-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

train journey through the Grand Canyon? you mean mules, right?

Nooooooo not by mule or by Wagon Train. Have seen trips advertised by Grand Canyon Railways with those wonderful coaches with the Observation Domes allowing for fabulous views. Unless of course they have gone out of business. If so I'll choose Wagon Train.

Mag.

kindlekitten · 10-01-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie May

Nooooooo not by mule or by Wagon Train. Have seen trips advertised by Grand Canyon Railways with those wonderful coaches with the Observation Domes allowing for fabulous views. Unless of course they have gone out of business. If so I'll choose Wagon Train.

Mag.

it only takes you TO the Grand Canyon from a tiny little town in Arizona. quite honestly, I've never heard of it. it sounds like some private company has managed to purchase some old cars and leased some track.

be assured that this is not a tour OF the Grand Canyon, just to the park itself. it could be quite fun I'm sure, but just as long as you know what it is and isn't!

dsvick · 10-01-2010, 09:24 AM

Alaska, for hiking , camping, kayaking, then to Australia for the sunning, scuba lessons, hiking.

bjones6416 · 10-01-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Everyone should put Mooloolaba on their where would you go wish list. Then they could visit me, then go up the road to Marc's.

Okay, you're officially on my wish list. (Although a teleporter would be nice because I really don't enjoy the "getting there" part of travel.)

You in, desertgrandma?

desertgrandma · 10-01-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Okay, you're officially on my wish list. (Although a teleporter would be nice because I really don't enjoy the "getting there" part of travel.)

You in, desertgrandma?

Absolutely! I'd like to travel the whole continent.

desertgrandma · 10-01-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie May

Nooooooo not by mule or by Wagon Train. Have seen trips advertised by Grand Canyon Railways with those wonderful coaches with the Observation Domes allowing for fabulous views. Unless of course they have gone out of business. If so I'll choose Wagon Train.

Mag.

If you want to go down INTO the Grand Canyon, you have to go by mule.

If you want to go TO the Grand Canyon, thats a different story!

Maggie May · 10-01-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

If you want to go down INTO the Grand Canyon, you have to go by mule.

If you want to go TO the Grand Canyon, thats a different story!

Travelling by mule reminds me of the film Two Mules For Sister Sarah with Shirley MacLaine. No thank you very much. I just love my creature comforts. I wouldn't survive.

Mag.

Angst · 10-01-2010, 11:43 AM

If I only have a month, these are my top three:

NgoroNgoro - Africa
Angkor Wat - Cambodia
Machu Pichu - Peru

If I have more time/$$$$$ then I want to do all of these:
1000 Places to See Before You Die

dsvick · 10-01-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Everyone should put Mooloolaba on their where would you go wish list. Then they could visit me, then go up the road to Marc's.

Done, I'll add you right on the end of the month - call it the last 5 or 6 days, so I can relax before having to head home.

kindlekitten · 10-01-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

If you want to go down INTO the Grand Canyon, you have to go by mule.

If you want to go TO the Grand Canyon, thats a different story!

or hike! that's how I've done it!

desertgrandma · 10-01-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

or hike! that's how I've done it!

I would rather hike than ride one of those mules on a trail that narrow.

I keep getting pictures in my head of me getting the only cross-eyed mule out there..........

wodin · 10-01-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Abe

Australia is a beautiful and marvelous country. Good luck with your trip. Bring back a Kangaroo photo.

For those who have not visited Hawaii, please come to see the civilized jungle. Beautiful beaches, lush forests, and friendly natives. We need the tourism.

Meet up in Honolulu!

Yes, come visit us! Bring plenty of MONEY!

wodin · 10-01-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

train journey through the Grand Canyon? you mean mules, right?

Or maybe inflatable.

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Angst Cannon Fodder Posts: 2,886 Karma: 52253556 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Probably a library Device: PRS-350, Kindle DX, Kindle Paperwhite	If I only have a month, these are my top three: NgoroNgoro - Africa Angkor Wat - Cambodia Machu Pichu - Peru If I have more time/$$$$$ then I want to do all of these: 1000 Places to See Before You Die

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astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Japan. Canada (nature side of it).

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dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	Alaska, for hiking , camping, kayaking, then to Australia for the sunning, scuba lessons, hiking.

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