Rain fell throughout the day again. Forecasts indicate that tomorrow will be a wintry mix -- rain and snow, but a sunny day will follow. Today I worked through household chores work and made a quick trip to the grocery store for things that weren't there on Friday when I did the bigger shopping trip. Now I have everything that was on the list last week and cook to my heart's content <smile>.
I had a great phone visit with a friend from town. When they were out of the country on sabbatical we spoke weekly. Now that we are in the same town again, we speak less often. How does that work? <smile> This made me think of doing touristy things close to home. Again, we seem to site see more when away from home, but leave wonderful places closer to home for a later date. Currently, I live in an place where tourism is a key economic driver. I often set aside to time to tour about only when friends or family visit. It is fun to discover great views or cool food outlets together. I expect it would be just as much fun to find places even without visiting company. <smile>.
The procrastination aspect of local travel has led the tourism industry to coin the term 'stay-cation'. Granted this was used a lot during the pandemic, but it was commonly used for some time prior to that event. This term presents a major paradigm shift -- that a vacation can take place without travelling to a far off place. It challenges people to choose local exploration rather than major travel. Day trips eliminate the cost of accommodation and some meals. Planning can be as involved as desired -- knowing exactly where one is heading when leaving the driveway or only knowing the general direction with a focus on discovery. Both work well, as do trips far from home. I guess it all comes down to curiosity to see the world around us. <smile>.
I share a song with lyrics that remind me of traveling near and far. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Sailing -- Christopher Cross
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