Away From The Crowds…..

Crowds, I really don’t like crowds.  Why?  Simple.  Too many people.

It’s not that I don’t like people (well, okay there are those that I can do without) and I’m not a loner (except when I’m writing and inspiration is in the air).  I like a bit more intimacy.

When there’s less people, I feel I can take in my surroundings, enjoy and appreciate what’s happening and where I’m at much better.

Fun doesn’t necessarily have to be in huge numbers.  Try it.

Stay with me, I’ve got an odd point to make….perhaps.



Even when I just generally go out, I like to converse…..crowds don’t lend itself to conversations.  Plus amongst crowds, a lot can be overlooked.  That doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s nothing to see when there’s a crowded event happening.  Lots of diversity there.  But, I’d be the one on the rims of the gathering.  Besides it’s easier to find my way to the restroom.

I was just reading an article on secluded Beaches.  Almost half I’ll be able to visit on my upcoming European trip. As a matter of fact, I’m looking to fit them in.  But when I read the article I just found the seclusion so charming and endearing.

When I lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, I’d find the places others didn’t venture.  Those places had the best sand, water, shelling and solitude.  I’d spend the greater part of my day there and love it.  It’s what makes us happy, that we should persue.  I’m not gonna tell of my favorite places here…..then they would be too crowded.  What the heck, here’s one (I don’t feel any danger that it will be overrun by any readers.  Xcacel Beach, Quitana Roo, Mexico…..

Away From The Crowds…..

But for me, there’s more to this being away from the crowds sort of thing.

I guess it was the Boston Marathon, dating back to April 13, 2013.  People gathering in a festive spirit, enjoying themselves, their company, and the event when tragedy struck.  Three people were killed and hundreds were injured.

This got my attention.

In such a free and open society as we have (see France too; Bastile Day, and Bataclan Concert), it’s really easy for wackos and terrorist to have their glory.  Their moment in history.

I don’t care to take part in that, experience, and remember.



Does this mean that I’ve chose to live my life in fear.  Some may say yes, I say no.  I didn’t like crowds before any of this….  I can view fireworks for the 4th of July without being in the crowd.  As a matter of fact in St. Petersburg, I could see them from my backyard!

Do I attend events?  Yes.  Some are rather large.  But coupling the fact that I don’t enjoy crowds and safety, I tend to wander to places that aren’t as crowded.  And I keep an out of for oddities as something like a backpack that may be left behind, intentionally or not, I move on.

Away from the crowd there’s a lot to see.

I’ve found that other places than tourist sights can be the most enjoyable and the least expensive.  Xcacel Beach for example, you have to negotiate an unlimted supply of potholes on the road to this beach.  It cost about $1 per person to enter the area (really cheaper than the beaches in St. Pete with it’s metered parking) and has a limited number of restrictions to protect nature.  Not a bad price.  Plus if you tire of the beach, there’s the jungle to explore about 30 yards away and a cool refreshing, sparkling clear cenote!  I called the nearby area home for some of the best moments of my life.

Away From The Crowds…..

For me, in St. Petersburg on a holiday, I found the best place was my backyard poolside with cold beverages and bar b que.  I didn’t have to search for a parking space.  I made my own celebration…..in the evening there’s no traffic to fight and it was easy to find a car.

Just on weekends, I’d already found my little secluded getaways away from the crowds.  For me, I found happiness. 

While everyone is heading to the Big Destination, find the riches of a path less followed.



Peace, love and beaches,

John

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