Traveling, unlike most people, doesn't really get me all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I'd rather stay home, or, if I do go out, it would be at most walking distance -- and even then it still depends on my mood.
Spending four freaking hours inside a cramped bus does NOT even remotely come close my idea of spending a fan-fuckin-tastic summer vacation.
OK. I don't want to be a complete arse and have things end there. Sure, the trip was sort of fun too, and the beach wasn't all that bad. I mean, it wasn't nearly as nice as the beach we went to last year, but it was still ok. Plus, I got to eat all I want, so I'm not really one to complain, ne?
What disappointed me though, was I didn't find a spot in the beach where I could just relax. That was what I was looking forward to. That was what made me endure the hours long bus ride. But arriving there and not being able to release all the 'real world' tension jammed on my shoulders... well that just sucks.
I didn't bring lappie, but I did bring my sketchbook and pencil. I wanted to draw again, and I wanted to write-write again. But I didn't even get the chance to bring them out of my bag! The moment we got to our cottage, a lotta other people came pouring in and it was all just a mish mash of photo ops and sun block. I tried to walk around to find a nice and quiet spot, but the spot refuses to be found. I just gave up and joined the camera snapping bandwagon.
ANYWAY, one really good thing I liked about the trip was the marine animal show. It featured sea lions, dolphins, and pseudo orcas. At first I was apprehensive about the whole thing. I thought, OK, this was just another form of cruelty to the poor animals. Taking them away from their natural habitat just to have them caged and trained to perform in front of unworthy humans was something similar to plainly catching them for food.
However, the show was presented in a way that would educate the audience. These creatures, apart from being beautiful, are also very intelligent and very sensitive. (More than what I could speak of most humans I know, actually.) I honestly learned a lot, even if I can't remember them at the moment. Heh. :-P
What I DO remember, is that I almost (honest!!!) cried when the speaker talked about how a lot of the sea lions and dolphins and whales were being killed because of our own insensitivity and selfishness. For reals. We've got to admit that we ARE insensitive and selfish, especially to our animal brothers and sisters. We need to realize that we have a lot to learn from them too.
And I know this might sound absolutely corny and even a tad bit futile since OK, admit it, it's become a joke to most of the whole world... but still. The dolphins! Save them, please...
