Dream and Reality of Life's Adventure

At first I was having second thoughts of going on an adventure alone by myself. But in the end I did go as I don’t want to waste the opportunity presented to me.

Going to that particular place is not new to me but so many changes have happened as it had been years.

Upon arrival, I rode a bus and wondered where to stop. When I saw a familiar sign, I decided this is where I am going to look for a place to stay. It was kinda late already so I chose one even the price was expensive. After I have checked-in, I decided to go out again and look for a place to dine. Luckily I saw one right down the street. After eating, I went around to look for another place which will be much cheaper. A bellboy (he’s a bit old) told me that his friend’s place cost much cheaper and I really was very grateful. He told me how to get to the place and found it. When I saw the name of the building, a smile formed on my face as the name of the building is a combination of my name and my father’s name in Chinese. I entered the place and spoke with the owner and booked myself for three days there. On my way down, I saw that the floor below the place where I will stay is a massage parlor for guys. Hehehe!!!

Now I have a new and less expensive place to stay, I went back to my hotel. Though it is really very late, I can’t sleep. A lot of things have entered my mind, tears flowed… a realization struck me. I am now alone, my son already has a family, so it is just me. What am I looking forward to now?

The next morning, I just went around familiarizing myself with the bus stops and subway stations. After lunch I transferred to the other less expensive place. I like it better than the first one because the room is a bit bigger with a double-sized bed. And the owner is friendlier.

Equipped with a map, I went out again and rode a bus. I planned to fly back home earlier than scheduled but it was not possible. So I decided to walk around venture more till I got to my place where I stay.

I used the hotel’s computer to chat and send email messages then went to my room.

Again, I felt sentimental. Till, I told myself that there is no use crying as everything happened already. I decided there and then to just enjoy as when I go home peace will be again so elusive.

I explored so many places… by foot, by bus, by subway and even by a cab. Though my legs and feet are complaining at the end of each day, I felt peace. If this is just a dream, I shall treasure it very much.

I realized that I can this be adventurous… I hope I can do this again.

Knowing another language has been a great help to this adventure of mine. I was able to enjoy my stay and survived.

Now I am back home, to reality of … what’s next???