Which Are You, Pilgrim or Tourist?

When you leave your home to travel to another place, which are you, a tourist or pilgrim? Phil Cousineau in his book The Art Of Pilgrimage says, "The difference between pilgrim and tourist is the intention of attention, the quality of the curiosity.
" I agree with his statement.
It has been my experience, when I travel I see the things I expect to see, depending on my intention and were I focus my attention.
Pilgrim and tourist travel with different intentions neither one is right nor wrong.
Each has an expectation for an out come.
A tourist travels for pleasure.
A pilgrim journeys to a holy place as an act of devotion and for enlightenment.
I have traveled as pilgrim and tourist.
I traveled to Las Vegas as a tourist.
Las Vegas is a very accessible destination from my home.
It is highly publicized.
There are pictures in magazines and ads on TV, It looks like a place to go for fun and excitement.
That is the reason I went to Las Vegas (my intention).
I didn't have to think about the details.
Travel agencies offer package trips to destination hotels.
I bought my ticket packed a suitcase and went.
When I arrived in Las Vegas I was bombard with wonder to see, games to play and entertainment of many types.
All I had to do was decide what I would do first.
I behaved as typical tourist.
I experienced many amusing and entertaining activities.
The time went by quickly.
I have no lasting memories of that trip.
I did not intend to create a meaningful experience.
I went for fun and amusement.
In contrast to my trip to Las Vegas, I traveled to Chartres, France with another intention.
I placed my attention being in a place that was not my home.
I went because I felt an urge to go and to learn about the Cathedral of Chartres, a holy place.
I had the intention to be open and present.
It was a spiritual journey.
I attended to some specific spiritual rituals morning and evening.
Daily I recorded my feelings inside and out in my journal.
I recorded my ah! moments.
I learned about myself and about the marvels of the Cathedral.
As a modern pilgrim I took pictures too.
I returned feeling calm and more aware of myself and others.
I have many lasting memories of my time in Chartres and the Cathedral.
On my return I felt a desire to share my experiences with my family and friends.
A pilgrimage is often described as having four Steps.
#1.
The Call, #2.
Preparation, #3.
The Journey, and #4.
Homecoming.
Each of these steps set the intention and focus the attention for a spiritual journey.
Each step adds to the experience.
I employed these four steps in my pilgrimage.
I agree with Phil Cousineau when he says "The difference between pilgrim and tourist is the intention of attention, the quality of the curiosity.
" I have been both pilgrim and tourist at different times.