96

ok, so...i indulged myself with the book entitled 1000 things to see before you die..and after making margin notes i have only added up to 96...or maybe 106...i got kinda confused at some points with the comings and goings this evening......i did get to count the bluegrass of kentucky.....and the rhine valley.....and snowdonia park in wales that i drove through with my parents in 1976....i have not one listing in central or south america...none in africa....none in asia.....and in many places i missed out on listings for restaurants and/or hotels i made the choice to avoid...for example.....high-end hotels and eating places took up several pages in paris....and while i could see myself setting up residence in the ritz....i do not need to stay or eat there to feel as though i have seen paris.......and no...i did not hang out in amsterdam cafes because in january it was colder than...well...you know........clearly...i have a lot of things to look forward to seeing.....my to-do list is focused on new zealand and australia.......and austria, and italy, and cities like prague and berlin....and dublin and the ring of kerry...and st petersburg.....and hawaii......so many places to see.....