Traveling in 2011 and hiking in 2012

2011 was a fantastic travel year (and in general!). I:

• had the opportunity to visit two very different, but great ranches -- Canyon Ranch and Phantom Ranch;
• visited Asia -- Hong Kong -- for the first time with my sister;
• hiked Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon; and
• ate fresh lobster in Maine.

I thoroughly enjoyed the diverse experiences, which turned out to be memorable growth opportunities.

I'm not sure yet what trips are in the cards for 2012, but I'm certain that they will be just as wonderful. I have, however, locked down my 2012 southeast hiking 'bucket list':

• Three Forks to Springer Mountain (I've already done some of this, but as usual, we got lost the first go round. It typically takes three tries to get it right ;).)
• Raven Cliff Falls
• Blood Mountain
• Black Rock Mountain
• Cloudland Canyon State Park
• BMT (i.e., the Benton MacKaye Trail)
• LeConte

Re-reading at my most recent post, I see that in 2011 I checked off a few bucket items. I look forward to wherever I go next!