NaBloPoMo 2021
Increasing excitement of anticipation
As we approach the destination
Carefully planned, down to the last detail
(Because the best laid plans can fail)
We expect a vista of unparalleled beauty
When finally the advertised place we get to see
After all, millions of visitors go there Millions of instagram pictures they share
That look amazing, granted filters are applied
Still the place has to be beautiful inside..
This is a much awaited vacation and we
Are looking forward to being awed endlessly
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Braving throngs of people and long queues
We are at the place with supposedly stunning views
The reality is quite different from expectation
We are disappointed, the best part of the vacation
Has proved to be average, how would the rest
Turn out to be, we wonder, with dampened interest
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The next day of vacation has been reserved
For a lesser known attraction, this is well preserved
Because the ravages of tourism have not
Marred it yet there are not a lot
Of ratings on trip advisor, therefore
There are fewer people, we are able to explore
This place, as beautiful as the named attraction
Without long queues, flashing cameras and other distractions
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This scenario plays out in our travels frequently
The road less traveled is the one that appears to be
More attractive than the popular tourist destination
The hype around it builds up excess anticipation
Hopes are dashed when it does not turn out
To be as majestic as we had heard about
Gradually I am learning to keep an open mind
To be a traveler, not tourist, and hidden gems find
Passion...unbridled 