Lost in Translation
Travel by sight, smell and sound, not time.
I have a strange way of vacationing.
I make no specific plan. Instead, I pick a general neighborhood for the day.
Every morning, I dress. More importantly, I sorted out my small shoulder bag with cameras, lenses, and films. I then wear a camera around my neck.
I walk around. Observe the details. Smell the scent. Taste local delicacy.
Some say I don’t see enough attractions. But I would much rather avoid seas of tourists.
To truly experience a different city, better yet, a different country, is to weave through its very fabric.
Let the boundary of time dissolve. There is no rush for vacation.
I found this incredibly inspiring. The way you describe discovering a place with a camera in hand. Letting the light, the smells, the people, and the atmosphere guide you, really resonates with me.
It makes me want to explore a new place again, to slow down, take it all in, and let myself be carried by that creative wave.
There is something so special about allowing a city and its impressions to shape the images we make.
Nice write-up Rex. Agree - I see more just walking around like you say ..and checking out the side streets. (And using public transport helps too).