Day one of solo traveling is always becoming aware with your own personal inner compass. This gets mutted when you're traveling with others for some reason. I like to think of it as getting familiar with the surrounding alternatives in confidence. I take my time at the airport and push through at a savoring pace.
I arrive at my room and pass out.
Later, I wake up and pledge to make an effort to leave the room tomorrow and get as much activity as possible.
Without a doubt, the first thing I am looking for is the equivalent to a park-like Dolores or Golden Gate. These exist as important public places that I truly enjoy meeting new and interesting people.
Bayan Tree: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
During my walk through the forest, I meet an older straight couple Anna and Daniel from Chicago, IL near this tree who both overtime in our conversation, revealed their admiration for Jesus Christ to me. Normally, I would jet the fuck out if this was a discussion amongst the company of strangers \240but I felt a need to allow these people to share what is keeping them intact is these terrifying moments in history. I even allowed them to pray for me at the exit gates.
TOM SCICLUNA NEON ARTIST
NSU ART MUSEUM OF FORT LAUDERDALE
