An explorer who has only a vague idea where their final destination is. Even if they have a map, an outline of directions, they still may run into obstacles along the way. They know their starting point well, but sometimes these obstacles will take them on a path not shown on the map. Often enough, explorers will abandon the beaten path in favor of following clues they have gathered from their travels.
How do you reach the El Dorado? Go off the road and cross the river, where the territory becomes rather swampy. Watch out for annoyances, such as mosquitoes. Crocodiles and witch doctors are quite prevalent, so be careful!
The explorer starts out with an idea where they want to go. It's the journey they take that defines the experience. By discarding the map, the explorer can either overcome the obstacles and reach the destination they have only ever imagined, or they can find themselves lost and die among the aggressive natives who will tear them apart, ripping flesh from bone.
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Fun fact:
The extended metaphor of an explorer struggling to find their final destination is my favorite metaphor ever.
The Explorer's Villanelle
Explorers envision destination,
Losing themselves in the sands of time,
Searching for that unknown, vital sensation.
Brows furrow in frustration,
With each fruitless step they climb,
Explorers envision destination.
The Earth shakes with such vibration,
Water and Wind scream in an unholy chime,
Searching for that unknown, vital sensation.
With experience comes transformation,
Knowledge of the mind expanding to its prime,
Explorers envision destination.
Body and Spirit entwining in consummation,
Dusting the blackthorns, oaks, and wild thyme,
Searching for that unknown, vital sensation.
The travel ends at the fountain of salvation,
An illusion of the blessed sublime.
Explorers envision destination,
Searching for that unknown, vital sensation.
(Taken from my writing and photography blog, found here)
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