A trip to the museum

Having visited a small town in central B.C this weekend, I couldn't help but think how much a visit to a small town is like a visit to the museum. That is obviously an exaggeration, but for many things it really feels like it. Life in cities has changed so much, and is constantly changing in comparison to the more rural areas of the country. Example: on the way out of town we pull up to the gas station to fill gas and at the pump there is no "express pay". You have to go in to pay. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that this is bad, it's just very different than how things are in the cities.

I had the chance to spend some time with my girlfriend's grandparents and they spoke about how much things have changed. From less friendly neighborhoods, to strange looks at the garden store, their lives have changed a great deal. Still though, life in their town is really like trip into the past.

At times I almost found it unnerving to think how different the lives of city and rural folk are. I really found myself struggling to imagine what their day would be like. I don't even consider myself to be such a "city person".

The trip was definitely refreshing though, as it just felt good to sit and not be around a computer, cellphone or t.v, but still be in a city. I wonder what our cities will look and feel like in the future.