YAY!
My sister and her husband came for a visit…
It was wonderful!
While they were here…
It rained a little, was cloudy some…
But mostly, the sun shone…
However, every day the same question…
“What’s the weather gonna be?”
“I don’t know,” I’d say, “look outside.”
But they were bothered…
Kept checking their weather aps.
I told them…
“I live 23 miles south of Playa del Carmen…
And 105 miles south of Cancun…
So the weather between here and those places…
Can be very different than what’s on your ap.
“Relax,” I said…
“You’re on vacation; enjoy being unplugged.”
Our excursions included beaches & cenotes…
Shopping, eating, and just major fun…
Always though, when we came back home…
CLICK
On went the TV to a U.S. news channel…
Or the obsession with Facebook and emails.
“Relax,” I said…
“You’re on vacation; enjoy being unplugged.”
And I had to keep redirecting the conversation…
Away from U.S. politics.…
And comparing the U.S. culture to here in Mexico.
“This is not the U.S.” I said…
“They do things differently…
And it’s OK, it’s their country.”
* breathe * breathe * breathe *
I told myself.
They’re new to paradise.
So?
What about you?
Do you take your same mindset…
Wherever you go…
To a new or different place, setting, or country?
Or can you embrace the difference…
And really unwind, relax and unplug…
Not only your electronics…
But your mind?
Always,
Em-Musing
9 comments:
I've both lived in and traveled to many foreign countries. It's always more rewarding to adapt to the lifestyle.
And I have no problem unplugging when I travel.
The weather question has me laughing because when we first moved to Chiapas I was constantly checking the weather, wishing it would get WARM. I didn't expect it to be so cold here. However, after a month I learned that unlike the Lake Atitlan region in Guatemala, Chiapas has seasons. I was not accustomed to seasons in Guatemala except for dry and rainy. Now I'm delighted to see things warming up. With no heat in the buildings, it can get pretty cold indoors during their "winter season." Nothing like Utah winters but still!
The obsession with WiFi and electronics even while on vacation is just sad.
I have lived in a few places, but nothing exotic - I wish! But, unlike your sister and her husband I'm definitely unplugged - even at home.
I have a TV, but don't watch it except to view the odd movie. During my renovations I disconnected the cable and now it's literally a viewing screen.
When I visit my dad, about once a week, I'm forced to put up with the endless drone of "talk TV" in the background - now there's a plugged in person if ever I saw one. So sad.
But... what can you do - hopefully they enjoyed their visit to your beautiful area. I just nod and smile when stuff like this happens.
I never turn on the TV at home. Certainly not doing it while on vacation. I want to be out and about exploring.
I live in Florida, so I never trust the weather forecast!! I know what you mean, "just look outside!" I love to travel, and I'm very go with the flow and open-minded. Hope they eventually relaxed!
I like unplugging, and do try to adapt to life around me wherever I go. I find it cuts back a lot of stress.
I don't own a TV and I don't miss it but I do unitize the internet often. I think I'm over Facebook. I do try to unplug when I'm away. I love audiobooks at night. I feel like a little girl being read a bedtime story.
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