subject: Castle Surfing U.s.a. [print this page] Sometimes that rut we are in is so boring we would do anything to break out of it. The status quo can be mind-numbing. You wake up, fix breakfast and lunches, get the kids out the door, go to work, come home, cook dinner and go to bed. Ho-Hum. Face it, this is okay once in a while, but day after day it becomes unbearable.
Occasionally we must shake ourselves out of the routine we are stuck in. A little time to ourselves would be a welcome break. There's nothing wrong with stirring up a little fun now and then. There are times when we really do need a vacation.
You may think that just the planning of a vacation alone is not worth the hassle. It is a time consuming chore. Besides, with today's economic situation, we shouldn't take any time off and we can't afford to get away to romantic places anyway. Do not give up. There are solutions to these problems. You can take a break and afford it too.
There are lots of people from all corners of the world who have discovered the joys of castle touring. Castles bring to mind far off places like Germany, France and the British Isles - hardly inexpensive ventures. These places are out of our league both financially and time-wise. The good news for Americans is that there are castles right within our own borders.
Bishop's Castle in Colorado is one such masterpiece. Bishop's Castle has become one of Colorado's major tourist attractions. Even folks who live nearby visit the castle often. This particular castle is famous as it is being built by one man, Jim Bishop, and one man alone. Mr. Bishop began building his castle in 1969 and he still going strong.
It remains unfinished today because he is the only one working on it. It is open to the public and is free of charge, although donations are certainly welcome. People visit the castle from all over the world to marvel at one man's love and dedication to building his own castle his own way from the ground up.
Every castle has its own story and each one is different. Touring castles can be a great way to step out of the everyday routine and see the majesty and mystery provided by different castles. There are many castles across America. Many of them are like Bishop's Castle and don't cost any money to see.
We all need a break from our day-to-day lives every now and then. Taking a big trip to somewhere like Disney World can cost reach upwards of a few thousand dollars. And while taking big vacations can be wonderful, there are so many other little things that we can do that are inexpensive. Things that will helps us break away from the normal for a bit. So if you are looking for a way to escape, even just for a little while, you might find touring castles a fantastic mini-vacation.
