This week’s writing prompt was prompted (pun intended) by Damyanti at Daily (w)rite. Her question to the masses was “What was the last city you traveled to and how did it make you feel?
My most recent travels were to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
As you can see from the above image, the view was very picturesque. I’m a huge fan of the colors in nature. Not just because they are so beautiful, but because I’m always in awe at how splendid God makes things around us.
In addition, this trip was relaxing and enlightening. It was a good chance for me to take a moment and just breathe and enjoy the sights and people around me. It also allowed me to see how natives of the island lived. On one hand, I felt sorry for them because looking at the conditions of living quarters was a complete contrast of the villa I stayed in.
On the other hand, as the manager of the villa explained, the attitude of locals can often be so laid back that they do not try to better themselves or their native land. Instead, others from countries near and far have a hand in what will be though they may not even live there. Once again, it saddens me mostly because it’s like giving up or just accepting whatever without giving a voice or input.
All in all, I love to travel. I have a life’s goal to see the rest of the U.S. (26 down, 24 to go) and various parts of the globe. I’m interested in not only seeing the tourist-y side, but also learn about the different cultures and see how others live. On most of my travels so far, I have found that there are just as many similarities as there are differences.
Where have you traveled? What has been your experience?
XOXO, Melanie Dawnn
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