This is an ever expanding list for the letter C. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter C. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “cards” could be used to initiate sending cards to others, or it might mean playing a game with a deck of cards. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every C themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter C. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter C. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Adventures
This category covers the places we go, the things we see, the food we taste, the activities we do, and the ways we engage with the world we live in.
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter B
This is an ever expanding list for the letter B. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter B. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “bath” could be used when describing a location like Bath, England or it could mean a container, used for cleaning the body, which holds a large volume of water. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every B themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter B. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter B. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter A
This is an ever expanding list of adventures for the letter “A”. Generally Alan and I use a dictionary to generate a long list of “A” words. We then try to use these words to spark date or travel ideas. Read through the adventures below, to see some of the ways we might put the words together, to come up with our adventures. This list may also generate ideas for photos to take, while we are on the date and/or offer words we might try to incorporate into our story. Keep the list going by posting “additional” ideas below!
Day 18-Pick a Word
Do you ever look at your partner and see your entire future? Our first ABC adventure, was on the Agawa Train Tour, you can read about it here. I remember looking at my husband and thinking about all the ways I adore him. Adoration is defined by Webster’s dictionary, as deep love. I love this mans quirks, the challenge he presents me and his strengths. I want this time together, this time which is just for us. I want him to know that in this moment, he is my priority. I want to offer him my undivided attention, so he knows that I hear him. I want to wake each morning and make him feel like the most important person in the world. I want to retire each night, satisfied that we have given our best, to the betterment of our marriage. I want him to know that he is utterly and completely adored because this is exactly the way he makes me feel when we focus on our relationship. This marriage, this friendship, this love, is the future I saw for us, the very first time we held hands. It is the same one I still see every time I hold him. Celebrating our adoration for each other, was the best place to begin our ABC adventures.
WRITING TIP
Play the word game! Mix up your journaling by focusing the content around a single word.
“A” is for “Anniversary at Aonach Mor”!-Harbor Springs, Michigan
Thirty years is a long time to be married. We wanted to do something different for this special anniversary. Since our wedding date falls on January 8th, we are often at a loss for how to celebrate during the peak of Michigan’s winter weather. We had booked a beautiful room in Harbor Springs, Michigan for the weekend. As part of our Anniversary package, we were given $150 resort credit, to be used at any of the nearby Boyne Resorts. I scanned the opportunities. There was skiing, tubing, dog sled pulls, horse drawn sleigh rides and something called the Aonach Mor Moonlight Dinner. Since we were on an “A” themed adventure, this caught my eye.
A is for Amazing Alden
It was a hot summer day, as we set off to explore our first Michigan city. Barely a pinprick on a map, Alden is tiny. Alan and I had often passed right through on our way to somewhere seemingly more exciting. With a population of just 125 people, it is easy to believe that there is not much there. Opening the atlas we decided this was the nearest “A” themed location, to our home. Determined to find something of interest in this sleepy little town we traveled for nearly an hour, specifically to see it. Entering the four block long town, colorful signs announce that you have arrived, but blink and you will have traveled beyond the few stores and restaurants that reside in the restored buildings, dating from the 1800’s.
A is for Alcohol
If you like alcohol you could center your next adventure around a drink. Perhaps order an aperitif, absinth or Amaretto Sour before you eat. Or, you might choose to wash your meal down with an ale. If you don’t like to indulge, there is always apple juice or apple cider. Wherever your “A” theme takes you, it is sure to be a journey. How will you tell your story?
A is for our Amazing Earth
Perhaps you desire to stand in awe of our amazing earth. National Parks are great for this. In Maine, you could visit Acadia to view the Atlantic ocean. Across the country, in the state of Montana, you might choose to discover an alpine meadow in Glacier National Park.
If it is high “adventure” you seek, you might want to add Australia to your ABC bucket list, with a goal to see the Aurora Australis. You’ll have to go further north to view the Aurora borealis. I hear the Alps, Alaska, Argentina and Africa are awesome too. Where will you take your next “A” themed adventure?
A is for Appetite
Everyone needs to eat. What about creating an adventure around food? Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite:
If apples are your thing there are many adventures you could create around this fruit. Visit an orchard, then bake them in a pie and then serve it “a la mode”. You could teach someone how to make applesauce. If you don’t like apples, there are also “apricots”. If vegetables are more appealing, try asparagus and/or avocados. For the seed eaters among us, how about almonds and/or acorns?
You could have an adventure by eating a la cart off a menu, or by trying different appetizers at several restaurants. Adventures could also center around Asian or Australian cuisine. Food is always a great reason to explore. Where will your journey take you?
WRITING TIP:
Food brings people together, so why not let it be the subject of one of your next entries. Consider the traditions that form around the food. Who are the characters? Is there a recipe that has been handed down? What stories get told around the food? Does food trigger a memory from childhood? These are all great things to include in your journal. The next time you dig into your favorite food, try writing a bit about it.
A is for Art
Within each city, there are many ways to create an “A” themed adventure. In almost any location, you could explore art. There are many ways to do this. You could make art, or go to an art gallery, or an art museum. You could further specialize this activity, by viewing abstract art exclusively. Perhaps an art & craft show is more your speed. There are a lot of ways to focus on art. One of our personal favorites is Art Prize.
If you are ever in Grand Rapids, MIchigan during September and October, we highly recommend this free event. This is a contest, which draws artists from around the world. For nearly 3 weeks, entries remain on display throughout parks, streets, restaurants, laundromats, theaters ect. The entire city seems to participate. This event covers miles of area, so wear your walking shoes! Artists compete for your vote in an attempt to win the $200,000 cash prize. Visit for an hour, or stay for a week, there is plenty to explore.