Pam's 2025 Wish List

Hello and welcome. I'm Pam in Melbourne.

In 2025 I'm going to England for the first time. My friend Tim and I were all set to go in 2020 but had to cancel because of the pandemic, so fingers crossed. My 2025 theme is Wish List, for the places I want to go to in 2025 and after. Some of the photos fit the categories, but most are random.

I want to read more books than usual from the first five categories, so am setting goals. The last five categories don't need goals because they'll fill by themselves. I'll probably do the BingoDOG as well, but have to convince myself that it's OK to leave some squares unfilled!

Happy reading everyone!

The Arthur River in the northern part of the Tarkine in Tasmania. I'm planning a trip on the Red Boat

1. Books I Own

Already Owned Aiming for 20.

Purchased in 2025

Train from Domodossola in Italy to Locarno in Switzerland.

2. Wish List Aiming for 10.

London

3. Big Books Aiming for 10 books over 400 pages. I'm deterred by anything over 350 these days, so need a push.

York

4. Non-fiction Aiming for 10.

Amphibious Boat Trip - Wilson's Prom, Victoria

5. Australia and New Zealand Aiming for 10.

Lake District

6. The Rest of the World

7. Crime


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Crete

Ferrara - Renaissance City in Italy, featured in Giorgio Bassani's The Novel of Ferrara

8. Historical Fiction

Bath - Jane Austen spent time in Bath and set Persuasion there.

9. CATs and KITs

ColourCAT

January - Green
February - Gold
March - Pink
April - Brown
May - Red
June - Yellow
July - White
August - Grey
September - Silver
October - Black
November - Blue
December - Purple

CoverCAT

January - something involved in a tea party
February - a tree
March - farm animals
April - a road
May - more than two elements/objects
June - something with wheels
July - a fruit pictured
August - cover image includes a photograph
September - dogs and/or cats
October - something that that will fit in your pocket
November - celestial objects
December - something you would like for a Christmas present

Montpellier - a good place to do a residential French course

10. Everything Else

Just in Case

Another Spare Spot

Open for business.

Great photos. I hope you enjoy your trip and share some of your own pics.

Nice set-up. All the best wishes for a safe and wonderful trip!

Good reading in 2025. These pictures are great. Enjoy England, there is so much history and amazing sites to see. I have been to Melbourne years ago.

I hope your trip is wonderful and you have great happiness from your reading.

Enjoy your trip, and thanks for the virtual vacation through your photos!

Love how you linked WL, traveling, and books!

I look forward to travelling along with you, Pamela. The photos are beautiful. Happy reading in 2025!

I was so keen on keeping the number of categories to 10 that I forgot the CATs! Making the romances a subset of the historical fiction category and adding a CAT/KIT category.

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Looking forward to seeing your reading next year.

Oh, how exciting! I would love to go to the UK and other places, but it just SO FAR for us to go. I will look forward to hearing more about your travels as I'm sure you intend to visit lots of bookish places while you are there.

We did the the London Eye and that was a great experience. We were a family of 8.

Here is a little information I found: Experience London from a breathtaking perspective aboard the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered Ferris Wheel.
Admire the stunning 360-degree views of the city's skyline from the comfort of a climate-controlled, high-tech glass capsule during a 30-minute ride.

Sounds like 2025 is going to be an exciting and rewarding year for you. Looking forwrd to limping along behind you!

I love travel pics! Happy reading this year, and happy travels!

What exciting plans for 2025! Happy reading and traveling!