As you're traveling, what's your regular tourist routine? (Do you pick up brochures, buy souvenirs, keep a journal to help you remember what you saw, thought or felt), take photos, update your blog, what?)

All of the above sounds great! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 2nd, 2008

just got back Monday night from 5 days of R&R at the ocean so peaceful, as hubby put it" Do we have to go back to the real world!"...lol

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by G_tech on September 3rd, 2008

Hmmmmm .. always seems to me we should have another bit of time after we get back .. just to enjoy, savor, remember .. our travels.

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

Sounds good! Me too .. plus some other stuff .. and some notes jotted down. Your "soaking up the atmosphere" is probably the best part, yes? If we're going to travel, it's a nice idea to try to be fully present IN that wonderful experience. Thanks! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 1st, 2008

I agree. I try to forget about everything else and just enjoy my time and experience while I'm there.

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by Kdmichaels on September 1st, 2008

We're different that way on the remembering side. I tend to remember the big things .. the people .. the general "feel" of a trip. But the details tend to go away pretty darn fast. Don't need to write an essay (else I'd miss the trip while on it! LOL) But I normally jot down a few words or phrases or "tidbits" as I call them .. in my journal. Later on, they are enough to jog my memory. I'll often write up "bits" to put with the photos. ----- Join the club on the carry a camera side. :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

Well, we probably differ on the mode of transportation, as well. Most of my traveling, I do on two wheels(motorcycle), so I tend to pack light and take as little as possible. There are many ways to travel and I feel fortunate to be able to travel at all. Many people never leave the area that they live in.

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by Shadow is Gone on September 4th, 2008

Exactly right on all counts. In fact, there are things I'm ever grateful that "I did while I could" as some I don't think I could handle (physically) now. My sister and BIL are Harley owners and came cross country to visit me - (and uh .. enjoy the trip)! Took a different route in each direction and loved it. You're right I've never travelled that way, but at least I can say my BIL has honored me with a ride now and again when I've gone back to visit family. But yeah .. would def travel "lighter"! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

It's not for everybody, but it works for me.

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by Shadow is Gone on September 4th, 2008

I think there are some things this time through life where I might have the right temperment for it .. but not the right body! But I love hearing people such as yourself .. finding a way that works for them .. and following their passion.

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

I've been many places, on two wheels, that I know I would have never been to on four or more.

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by Shadow is Gone on September 4th, 2008

Doesn't surprise me a bit. And notice you didn't just sit at home. You got ON those two wheels and WENT. The right vehicle for the right sort of person .. and healthy/able-bodied enough to pull it off. A good match.

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

Thanks, debtahals.

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by Shadow is Gone on September 4th, 2008

Looks like you'll be remembering all the places you went in the past as you now move through both hot and cold seasons in your spiffy tourist shirts & sweatshirts! Think someone else here said shot glasses. I collect those too. I don't think I've ever bought even one beach bag, so that's interesting! Fun! And more photos being taken. Thanks for sharing your routine!! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

You're welcome:)

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by needtoknow on September 4th, 2008

I agree. Those rest stops on the highway and tourist shops if they exist ... and very often racks full at motels, etc ... have some nice local places that are great to explore. --- Don't laugh, but I carry a 9x12 Zip Lock bag. Actually, several bags. Then, I toss brochures, receipts, postcards and such into that day's "bag". Next day? Start a new bag. lol
Hmmmmmm .. a riverboat on the Mississippi sound fun!! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008

riverboattwilight.com
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It's an overnight trip, all inclusive. All meals, a hotel stay overnight. Very good price. They even had a hotel they worked with at port who offers special rates for the ship's passangers.

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by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on September 4th, 2008

Duly bookmarked. Thanks!!! :)

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by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on September 4th, 2008