Travel / Vacations as possible triggers.

[Marc Ross]

For Canadians who've travelled to Cuba (as U.S. Citizens are not allowed to travel to Cuba) and possibly experienced possible PL memories as results.

Have the sights of Cubans still driving the Mid-Century US made cars triggered memories of life in Mid-Century North America?

Related: From what was presented in some travel / documentary shows on Cuba, the drive-in food eateries (also popular in Mid-Century N. America) are still catering to the public to this day.

 

[Marc Ross]

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Wanted to bump-up this post; as travel to Cuba from Canada becomes popular as a warm-weather getaway for the Snowbirds!

 

[Shiftkitty]

We took a trip out to Maine a few years ago, and though it wasn't a PL memory, it was weird. I have always loved New England, and as soon as the plane crossed into the old colonies, I had been asleep but in the midst of a dream about wandering on backroads, I suddenly saw a woman dressed in colonial style. She was smiling and waving to me. I waved back and she called out "Welcome home!" I woke up immediately.


When we landed, a large banner at the airport read "Welcome Home". I assumed it was a tourism thing, but it was a strange coincidence.


On the way up to New Sweden, someone had tagged various road signs with "Welcome Home".


When we got to New Sweden and told the locals that we had plans to move there (we own property there), more than a few said "Welcome home!"


To be sure, I felt like I was home. It's the only place in this country where I felt like I actually belonged.

 

[Marc Ross]

Possible PL memories of Cuba

For Canadians who've travelled to Cuba (as U.S. Citizens are not allowed to travel to Cuba) and possibly experienced possible PL memories as results.
Have the sights of Cubans still driving the Mid-Century US made cars triggered memories of life in Mid-Century North America?


Related: From what was presented in some travel / documentary shows on Cuba, the drive-in food eateries (also popular in Mid-Century N. America) are still catering to the public to this day.

Bumping-up three year-old discussion thread.


With all of the news lately on easing US travel restrictions to Cuba, it would be interesting to note any possible PL memories of travel to Cuba before the US Embargo.

 

[argonne1918]

We took a trip out to Maine a few years ago, and though it wasn't a PL memory, it was weird. I have always loved New England, and as soon as the plane crossed into the old colonies, I had been asleep but in the midst of a dream about wandering on backroads, I suddenly saw a woman dressed in colonial style. She was smiling and waving to me. I waved back and she called out "Welcome home!" I woke up immediately.
When we got to New Sweden and told the locals that we had plans to move there (we own property there), more than a few said "Welcome home!"


To be sure, I felt like I was home. It's the only place in this country where I felt like I actually belonged.

You'd better check out the state politics before making a permanent move. I see on some facebook blogs the state has a new Republican governor who has a big agenda.

 

[spacecase0]

Bumping-up three year-old discussion thread.
With all of the news lately on easing US travel restrictions to Cuba, it would be interesting to note any possible PL memories of travel to Cuba before the US Embargo.

I know people that have come back from cuba to only get 8 hours of questions of everywhere they went, all the people they talked to, asking for times, dates, and addresses of everyone.


just saying that it might be easier to watch video of the place and see if anything brings up memories,


but who knows, maybe going there will be easier than it use to be

 

[Jody]

I once visited Versailles, we saw the Queen's Opera house. I absolutely knew I had been there before. I could have told you exactly where I sat, and it was a very good seat!

 

[Marc Ross]

Travel to Cuba from Canadians, Europeans

I know people that have come back from cuba to only get 8 hours of questions of everywhere they went, all the people they talked to, asking for times, dates, and addresses of everyone.
just saying that it might be easier to watch video of the place and see if anything brings up memories,


but who knows, maybe going there will be easier than it use to be

Good point 'Spacecase0'


Hello,


As in original post, what are the perspectives of Canadians, and Europeans allowed travel to Cuba?


Along with other travel shows, I've viewed Anthony Bourdain's 'No Reservations' CNN Cuba show. Alot of the Mid-Century styles e.g., architecture, and of course Mid-Century US cars remain common sights; along with historic buildings that have remained largely unchanged.


In short, opportunities to experience possible PL memories of travel to Cuba.


Marc

 

[argonne1918]

As in original post, what are the perspectives of Canadians, and Europeans allowed travel to Cuba?

I just heard today that Mastercard is going to start accepting charges by Americans visiting Cuba. I'm sure the other bankcards will be quick to follow. The genie is out of the bottle now and there is no going back. Obama was smart to wait until after his last congressional election.

 

[Marc Ross]

Travel in mountainous desert environments. (moderate length)


Discussions continued from 'Movies & Entertainment from Past Times as Possible Triggers (Posts #39 to #45 at time of this writing).


http://www.reincarnationforum.com/t...nt-from-past-times-as-possible-triggers.2754/


Actual experiences of being at locations are far more likely to evoke Deja-Vu experiences than what pictures, films or even driving through locations alone may only evoke.


I mention this in reference to desert locations similar to North Africa in WWII; where I believe my PL was sent into service with the Transportation Corps.


Being from Southern California, I've driven through, and flew-over desert environments a few times without experiencing any Deja-vu feelings. Yet, I have never hiked through a desert environment.


In other words, can hiking through the mountainous Mojave Desert environments (in the region between Los Angeles and Las Vegas where Gen. George Patton commanded troops in preparation for North Africa) evoke Deja-vu?


Personally, I'm considering a guided-trip in the future with docents/rangers (strongly advised) into public-access preserves (as Gen. Patton's efforts took place in restricted Fort Irwin) in hopes of evoking Deja-vu; as well as the experiences (in present life) of visiting new places, esp. with Las Vegas on the itinerary.


Of course, the mountainous, desert regions in Tunisia (North Africa) would be best. Yet travel to this region is not advised; as it's too risky for tourism.


In short, can actual experiences of being at locations evoke Deja-Vu experiences of previous visits; where say...even the best audio/visual big-screen landscape experiences have failed to evoke Deja-vu?


Thank-you

 

[Blueheart]

I would say, yes. It has happened for me. Only, in a tiny church in Russia I had to step in the exact right spot on the floor before I was smacked in the face with a flashback. What I felt previous to that experience was not déjà-vu, though. Only a sort-of melancholy. I also did not go there looking to evoke something. It just . . . happened.


Enjoy your trip, no matter what happens. You might make a memory for some future you to stumble over.