Bucket List Item

 

 

I have one bucket list item. It’s been on the list for many, many years. I want to experience a snowstorm in New York. Most winter tourists visit the city before Christmas for its beautiful decorations and unbelievable shopping opportunities. But not me. I so wish to be able to capture the city with my camera when it’s all decked out in white. I imagine walking through Central Park at night when only a few photographers are bracing the cold in order to get those serene images of the iconic park.

 

 

Having lived in Nashua, New Hampshire for nine months, I know what a real winter looks like. I also spent five weeks in snow covered Montreal. Just magic!

The reason why it’s been on the list for such a long time is that in the past years I have not been in a situation where I can just drop everything, book a flight, take a taxi to the airport and fly to JFK. Living in Vancouver, Canada, and flying to New York takes about five hours. Obviously, I would have to closely follow the east coast weather report in order to catch a flight before the airport back east closes because of heavy snowfall. One day I am sure it will happen. A prepacked travel bag may also be helpful. A decent lottery win would be a solution as well, but…

 

 

When we have snow here in Vancouver I need to go outside, nothing holds me back. When there’s snow in the forecast, I set the alarm to make sure I wake up early and can go on a photography walk before work. And of course, I will go out again after work. However, it’s always a bonus when the snow falls on the weekend.

Until then I use some images I took the last time I was in the grand city. That’s why Vivienne Gucwa’s book New York in the Snow is next to my bed year round. I want to experience that!

What’s on your bucket list? Leave a comment below.