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Travel — September 13 Writing Prompt
Citizen of the World
In a world this varied, how do you choose one “favorite city”?
Sun, Sand, and Speed
I feel the need for speed…
I’ve often joked that I come by my “lead foot” naturally, having been born across the street from the Daytona International Speedway. The first time I drove a car, I stood on my dad’s lap and steered us down the beach. The first time I owned a car, I made sure it had undercoating so that I could drive it on that same beach without the salt and sand damaging it. When I need a “beach fix,” Daytona Beach is the first place that comes to mind. It is flat, clean, and stretches for miles. It extends out into the Atlantic Ocean, making the water warm and the swells gentle, for the most part. It’s a great place to go parasailing. There are several excellent colleges and universities nearby, and it has a decent public transportation system. It’s a very seasonal, “touristy” town, so while it may be nearly deserted in February, it can be a little challenging to get around during spring break or motorcycle week.
