Revisiting Kanto: Cerulean City Is Surprisingly Soulless

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Thank you, intrepid travelers, for once more rejoining my journey across Kanto as a tourist, taking in the sights of the first Pokemon region and soaking up everything it has to offer. Or, if you're just joining me, hello, and welcome to Cerulean City. It has taken me two months to reach Cerulean, a journey that once took a few hours and even these days would only take a couple of evenings if I played the game as intended, but I already feel richer for the experience.

Cerulean is the earliest place in the game that I might count amongst my favourites. I've gained a new appreciation for Viridian City, Pewter City, and Mt. Moon so far, though I still hate Viridian Forest. Cerulean could have been the first town I ended up souring on once I peered beneath the veneer. Unfortunately, that turned out to be the case, and the whole experience makes me a little wary of some places to come. Never mind that for now - onwards, adventurers, to The Floral Lagoon City. Yes, that's its name. No, it doesn't really make sense.

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For the purposes of this travel diary, I'll be sticking specifically to Cerulean City, not the surrounding routes. Next time I'll be exploring the Nugget Bridge and Bill's house, before taking the Underground Path. That feels like a bit of a filler step on the journey to Pokemon greatness, but remember, this is not about becoming the very best like no one ever was. That's merely a consequence of this travel guide. When exploring the region as a region and not a battleground, those overlooked filler steps might prove the most glorious. Or it might be a garbage filler week. Find out in just seven short days!

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