Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A Sense of Travel


My daughter and I are hitting the road tomorrow or really, actually, the skies. We’re headed to the Midwest for the long weekend and I am beyond excited. First stop: Chicago, one of my favorite cities and the setting for the last novel I completed. I think traveling is an exercise for the senses—no photograph or travelogue can compensate for the actual experience of standing in a different spot. The sights, the sounds, the smells. What do I miss about Chicago? Well, I want to hear this:




 

And see this:
 

 

And this:
 

 

And smell this:

 
 
                                              
 

Those of you who love the Windy City like I do know just what I mean. Happy long weekend and hope yours is a delight to your senses.

 

2 comments:

  1. It's nice to have a favourite city. I have several, or select spots in several different ones. Yes, travel broadens the mind, as well as the waistband. :)
    Rosemary

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  2. This is a cross-post to my other blog. I've had lots of Where in Penrith people asking me to write about my travel regiment ... so here it is:

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