"...plans are useless but planning is indispensable" - D. Eisenhower

I don't know much about Mr. Eisenhower myself, but those words I have really taken to heart. Even though the main focus of my trip will be about my Master's Thesis there will be some time over for other things. I've been planning to do a number of activities during my stay and hopefully I will be able to do some and maybe even most of them. I'm not only a fan of planning, however, but also of making lists, rankings and so on and because of this I have made *drum role*:

TOP 5 THINGS I WANT TO DO DURING MY STAY IN THE U.S

Number 5- Flag is Up Farms

This one is a bit on the lower half of the list because it is a bit more difficult to do then the others but never the less would be an amazing experience. Flag is Up Farms is where the famous horse trainer Monty Roberts lives and works. The farm is open for visitors daily and I would love to see it with my own eyes. However, the farm is located in northern California and is located on the country side so getting there might be difficult. Nevertheless visiting would be amazing.

Number 4 - Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo is said to be one of the leading zoos when it comes to animal management, conservation and research. In other words; like a small ethology christmas! Saint Louis is not far away from where I live and I really hope to make multiple visits to it.

Number 3- See an American Football Game

Every time me and my family have gone to the U.S we have always talked about going to a football game, but we never actually whent to one. I always thought American Football seems like pretty fun sport with its rugby like elements. My hope is to go and see the Missouri team "Rams" play in Saint Louis.

Number 2 - New York

I wanted to see New York for some time and hope to go there on a weekend trip at some point. The reasons to go to New York deserves a top five of its own (Perhaps a future blog post?). Mainly it's Central Park that has caught my interest and I would like to spend a whole day just exploring it.

Number 1 - Experience North American Nature

On my earlier trips to North America I have fallen in love with the wonderful nature and wildlife. I really hope to get the chance to go exploring in at least one and hopefully several nature preserves and see some fantastic North American species'.