Family trips involved Dad driving with
us squished in the back, sweating. Upon
arrival, Dad wanted the vacation to begin –
we wanted to primp. Dad always said
‘You’re tourists – who cares? Have fun!’
One day I realized he was right. We’re all just tourists.
Photo by me and Gemini
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A Little Bit of Everything, With Love 
Dads are usually right! Love this, Lisa.
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They are! I wish mine was still here to give me unsolicited advice! Thank you so much!
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Same here! I lost my dad too soon and feel so sorry for my kids who never met their grandfather.
You are welcome.
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Isn’t it funny how as we grow older and into different roles we find out just how right our parents were.
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It is so true! I have no memory of being truly embarrassed by my appearance, just the fun our family had ❤️
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Maybe being a tourist is not the worst thing…. even tourists explore
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Yeah, and as visitors on this planet we’re not as well-behaved as we should be, hey?
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Vacation is for relaxing (ideally) so I think your dad was on to something.
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