One of my favourite things about Costco is the book section. Ya, it's usually just filled with bestsellers, but it's got some treasures too. A few times a year, it stocks itself with travel books.
I'm a bit of a travel book hoarder. If I look at my bookshelf right now, I have probably twenty or so books about destinations around the world (mostly Europe). Costco mainly stocks the "Eye Witness Guides" which are pretty good actually... and they are usually uber expensive, so whenever I see them at Costco, I pick up any ones that interest me.
Yesterday, I picked up an Eyewitness "Top Ten" for Scotland. This series just basically lists top ten selections for a number of different things-- some top tens include things like restaurants, pubs, museums, attractions by city, etc... This one particularly intrigued me because of the Top Ten Distilleries... I do enjoy the occasional Scotch.
Now, I was in Scotland less than two years ago on an amazing tour, and I imagine that I won't be going back anytime soon, even though I'd love to... I have a Top Ten for NYC and I've never been... ditto on the Eyewitness Europe book, which covers a majority of places I've never been.
I think I like getting these books because the hold out the promise of future travel-- the promise of good things to come, amazing places to see, fantastic memories to make.
I've spent a lot of time holding on to memories of the past... I think it's time to look ahead.
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