Forget retiring to Florida to join the lawn bowling team, your golden years are the time for real adventure. Here's a bucket list that is not for the faint of heart.
5) Learn to Fly.
There is nothing more mundane than being earthbound, and while bungee jumping and skydiving may be exhilarating, don't you want to do more than just fall from a great height? Real, bird-style flying requires that you harness the currents with a paraglider or a wingsuit. Warning: you might want to cross a few other things off your bucket list before taking the big leap.
4) Space Travel.
Do you have $220,000 lying around? Have you always dreamt of looking down at Earth from space? If so, Sir Richard Branson is dying to chat with you. His company, Virgin Galactic, is the first to take civilians to the final frontier. Age and fitness shouldn't stop you; 93 per cent of those tested, aged 22 to 88, qualified for the trip, so there's no excuse not to go!
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Whether you're visiting the Seven Wonders of the World, or retracing your great-great-great grandfather's pioneering journey through the Prairies, it's never too late to plan an adventure. For inspiration, be sure to check out Hollywood's take on the bucket list road trip. Though you may not want to risk impalement by skydiving over the pyramids like Jack and Morgan, the world is your oyster.
2) Start Something from Scratch.
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but that's just because most old dogs are pretty lazy. Humans, acutely aware of our own mortality, are often much more open-minded about taking on a life-changing new skill. Build your dream house, start a small business that incorporates your favourite hobby, or learn a new language.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Top five things to do before you die
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