Crossed Something off of my Bucket List and Looking for a Great Camera

So, it has only been 5 days and I am trying to come back down to earth.  I applied for a passport yesterday, an item that was on my "Bucket List" (otherwise known as things to do before I die).  So this was a great accomplishment in and of itself for me.  

Now, I am looking for a reasonably priced, high quality camera.  I am not camera savy and I have a $99 Kodak that has been through a lot and usually resides in my purse in case I need to take that perfect picture! It has been abused.  Any ideas? Know anyone wanting to sell their camera? Cannon and Nikon I hear are good. I have checked Craigslist but have no idea what they are saying when they speak in "Camera lingo." 

THANKS EVERYONE!

Let the adventure begin!

    This is rough and will be changed but wow. What a roller coaster the last 24 hours! I was notified via mail yesterday that I received the Lilly Endowment Grant for Indiana teachers to travel to Egypt. This has been my dream since I was a child. Keeping a blog of the experience was part of the proposal so.....this is where my journey begins!

Indiana Business Article published Feb. 23, 2010