City Vacations

To some, vacations mean a beach,
With nothing but relaxing.
To go to a museum 
Would be boring, even taxing.

But both my husband and myself
Prefer to go exploring 
In cities where we’ve never been
To do a little touring.

We seek museums, stores and parks
And neighborhoods to walk through 
Where maybe we will come across 
Some locals we can talk to.

A different setting’s always great,
No matter what it’s costing,
But, unlike basking in the sun,
It’s just a touch exhausting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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December 6, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Good one, Ilene. Growing up in the desert of West Texas, I have had enough sand to last me my lifetime, so no beach vacations for me. Although I did rather enjoy one in Acapulco, Mexico once. But I was young, then, and didn't know any better.
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December 4, 2023 at 8:18 PM
'locals you can talk to,' eh? Have to laugh at that one, Ilene.
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