Recently I was telephoned and offered a resort vacation in
Mexico for two adults and two children at 80% off the regular price. I am always a skeptic of such offers, but
this time I told the caller that even if it was legitimate I had no desire for
a resort vacation in Mexico. He then
wondered if I would prefer Orlando, Florida or the Bahamas. Call me weird, but this type of vacation has no
appeal for me whatsoever. It is not
part of my wish list for my retirement either.
My best vacations
have involved more than seeing tourist sights.
The beach is fine for a day, but after that I’d like to know what life
is like for the people whose community I am visiting. A road trip to Western Canada was made more meaningful by
speaking with the local people in the places where they shopped and
worshiped. Even a weekend visit with
family had added benefit to me because my son and I got involved in helping out
with some of the farm chores.
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