Group: Leah, Maddie, Jake
In our group, we talked about traveling because of Percy’s ideas in “The Loss of the Creature”. We discussed Percy’s opinions about not believing post cards, and compared them to our experiences. For example, my family tends to vacation in the same places multiple times. My parents enjoy being able to visit a tropical destination without the hassle of figuring out the flaws of the vacation. This way, we know what to do and what not to do. However, as my group agreed, it can be beneficial to visit unfamiliar places. Even though many destinations may not be as perfect as they are pictured to be, every new adventure is unique in its own way. It is important to discover new settings because they help with personal growth and create valuable memories.
We also discussed vacations in today’s generation. When traveling, it is impossible to not see someone taking photos. We all agreed that it seems as though many people today vacation solely so they can take pictures and brag about it on social media. Most of us would quickly pose for a photo in front of a nice scenery, but there are people who dedicate TOO much time to taking photos of themselves with selfish intentions. When I went to the Brooklyn Bridge last month, for example, it was difficult to walk because so many people were stopped taking pictures. While it is okay to document vacations for memory purposes, it is excessive to let social media distract you from enjoying your experiences.
