It was marvelous having my parents come over for the weekend. 15 hour drive. Ouch. And, yet, long-distance travel is a great business. We can wish for faster transport, but for now at least it's either car, plane, bus, or boat. If you're going a long way, then it'll take some time. And, we travel for fun and love and business. People travel all over the world, then turn around and do it again. Where are those teleporters we were promised?
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When we finally get into space colonization, it'll make trips around the world seem like going to the market for groceries. It's nearly impossible to comprehend the vast distances involved. Trips will take months and years. How far will we go? Can we make it to another star? Another galaxy? It's fun to think about.
What about travel underwater? Scuba diving doesn't offer much exploration of the vast oceans, and submarines don't have much of a view. Between space and underwater, I think my own romantic inclinations lean toward the water. Space is vast, yet empty. The depths are full of life, some yet to be discovered and others bewilderingly alien. Wouldn't it be amazing to be the first to see new life?
And, all that from simply traveling somewhere. Incredible.
- M
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