People just can’t seem to get enough of wonders. First were the Seven Wonders of the World, which really were the seven wonders of the ancient world, recognizing some incredible human achievements. Next came medieval wonders, underwater world wonders, industrial wonders and, of course, natural wonders, among other categories.
Since the July 2007 announcement of the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” other lists are being updated. The 28 finalists for the New7Wonders of Nature contest were announced last week in Zurich, Switzerland. Front runners? The Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Iguazu Falls, Galapagos and other equally awe-inspiring attractions.
I’ve personally been to only three sites on the list, so far—the Black Forest in Germany, the Dead Sea in Israel and Halong Bay in Vietnam. If I were to vote today, the latter would get it, though I plan to visit many more of these sites before voting concludes in 2011.
How many have you visited, and which one will you vote for? www.vote7.com
