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Why Ruins Hold Magnetic Allure
- Ruins combine decomposition and romance to create a blend of repulsion and allure that draws people in.
- They trigger mental tasks of reconciling what once was with what remains, producing fascination.
Firsthand Walk Through Sutra Baths Ruins
- Avery Truffleman recounts visiting Sutra Baths with a friend and finding dramatic concrete remains and pools by the sea.
- He describes steps down to a cave, a waffle-like foundation, and a jetty leading to crashing waves.
Ruins Offer Time And A Puzzle
- People are drawn to ruins for a sense of time passing and a puzzle to interpret the site.
- Ruins provide timelessness and invite attempts to explain what remains.