Another wonderfully-written piece, Amanda. I’ve always enjoyed exploring new/different places during my oft taken Oyster Day solo adventures. Never had a name for those types of days until now though, so thank you for that. 😄
These adventures have always consisted of 3 distinct parts for me:
The eager anticipation during the journey to the destination. The excitement and delight of discovery while exploring. And the quiet afterglow of contentment and reflection (oftentimes , inner) on the return home.
The destinations vary. Sometimes it’s just to a new or previously unvisited local or nearby site. Other times, it’s someplace requiring a little more extensive travel & planning.
You're welcome, Kirk—thank YOU for reading and sharing the arc of your own Oyster Day adventures. I particularly love the use of "afterglow"—I know exactly what you mean!
Another wonderfully-written piece, Amanda. I’ve always enjoyed exploring new/different places during my oft taken Oyster Day solo adventures. Never had a name for those types of days until now though, so thank you for that. 😄
These adventures have always consisted of 3 distinct parts for me:
The eager anticipation during the journey to the destination. The excitement and delight of discovery while exploring. And the quiet afterglow of contentment and reflection (oftentimes , inner) on the return home.
The destinations vary. Sometimes it’s just to a new or previously unvisited local or nearby site. Other times, it’s someplace requiring a little more extensive travel & planning.
You're welcome, Kirk—thank YOU for reading and sharing the arc of your own Oyster Day adventures. I particularly love the use of "afterglow"—I know exactly what you mean!
My heart swelled when I read the title of this post and reminded me of my Oyster Day in Barcelona with you :)
Pure bliss! Thanks for pointing another benefit of an Oyster Day: the potential for reliving moments of joy. :) Thanks for reading, Schmi!
As your fellow introvert, this one really resonated with me! Great reminders to start my Friday! Thank you!
*hugs* my fellow introvert! Thank you for reading! :)