Traveling with the military

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My father was in the military and we moved every year to 2 years with the exception of Alaska. We spent 4 years there. I loved it there. Camping and fishing all year long. As a kid, the most we had to worry about were mosquitoes the size of dogs and how fun it would be to build an igloo out of the snow thrown to the side of the road by the snow plows. I got to visit the "north pole" in Alaska, and I was able to meet Susan Butcher, one of the first female Ididarod racers (dog sled racing from Anchorage to Nome). I lived in a few places in California, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington, and was able to visit almost every state other than the New York and surrounding states. I loved Washington, it was very green and beautiful. I didn't get to experience enough of Washington but I may visit later. California was nice, a little too sandy, but it was the first time I experienced a beach. Of course, the small part of the beach I was able to experience had a big dead sea animal (I think it was a Seal, but its been many years). Kentucky was by far the worst place I've ever lived. People were rude, the schools left a lot to be desired, and the temperature was too humid to be enjoyable. Tennessee isn't far behind the dislike scale for the same reasons. I finally found a place I like in Tennessee when I moved to Nashville. There is a lot to do in Nashville. Watching the Predators hockey team is awesome, and concerts constantly. I was able to experience some of Europe. I lived in Berlin Germany for a year. I got to see the all around the city, and had a piece of the Berlin Wall, but was given to family. I lived in Heidelberg Germany for 2 years. I loved every moment of it. The weather was great, there was a lot to do, and the people were friendly (or most of them as long as you at least attempted to speak German, even if it was horrible). My Jr. Prom in high school was at the castle. My Senior prom was in a hotel in TN. During my time in Europe, I didn't get to see as much as I wanted, but it was awesome going climbing in Austria. I hope to be able to see several other countries before I die. Italy, England, Scotland, Russia, Ireland and Spain. I am sure I can find many more but those are the ones that stick out the most.