I have always been a closet romantic. I have secretly wondered and fantasized about all the typical girly things you read in books or see in movies. However on actually encountering a romantic situation, I cringe and squirm and don’t know how to deal with it. Come to think about it, I would be downright clumsy. No wonder I dread Valentine’s day!
On top of that, advertising and media has commercialised this day to the extent that there is no charm left in it anymore.
I am not a sucker for flowers and gifts but then I am currently living in the West with nothing to do and as you know an empty mind is the devil’s workshop, in my case the Cupid’s workshop. So here are 5 things that I would like hubby to do for me on Valentine’s day!
1. Go cycling
I have always admired nature and it would do me very well if I can get my lazy bum out of this couch and on to a cycle. Pedaling our way through this beautiful city would be a unique experience and we could explore the spectacular scenery this city offers. In fact, Scotland has one of the UK’s best cycling routes. We can get to explore the small details we otherwise miss.
2. Go on a balloon ride/ helicopter ride
I have had this attraction of viewing a city from above ever since I saw Darr and then again Dil Chahta Hai. This is definitely a way to get a new perspective on sight-seeing. Hot air balloon would definitely be more romantic with the wind blowing on our faces. How exciting is that??
3. Book us on a spa for the day
This is perhaps the most romantic of my wishes. Nothing like a relaxing spa to pamper ourselves. Unwinding with a glass of Champagne. Wine will do too. Am not that fussy.
4. Book a cottage/villa/mansion for the weekend
You get the idea?
You can extend your celebrations of Valentine’s day for a couple of days. Who’s stopping you? So a cottage, villa, mansion, hell, I wouldn’t mind a small castle for as long as am fantasizing. Scotland has so many amazing villas, cottages, castles at the most stunning locations. A weekend getaway in a cottage by the woods thrills me to no end. To beautify my dream further I would also like it if it had a small swimming pool. It should also be supplemented with a full-time cook who would dish out all of our favourite meals. We would go on walks. Maybe we would reach this cottage on our cycling route!
5. Go sailing
This again has been on my wish list for quite some years now. I have been on a boat before, cruise in fact, twice so far. But sailing is different. It is personal, private and at your pace. Another different perspective to view the scenery, cliffs and wildlife.
These small wishes need not be restricted to Valentine’s day only. There are other special days. Or then why wait for special days. Just get on with it.
Hubby, are you reading???
Maddie's Musings 
I think there are balloon rides available in Bath. We were thinking of going there last year but found them too expensive.
I think the cottage idea is the best. 🙂
There are balloon rides even in Edinburgh and also parts of highlands. And yes, they are expensive!!
Me likes the cottage idea too 🙂
So what did you do for Valentine’s day? Cottage, was it? the pics were so wonderful. Hope you had a great time. 🙂
Spent the day at home Zephyr! Nothing doing 😦
very very very beautiful place