I go for a vacation
After a year’s toil and hard work in the office in Melbourne, Australia, I decided to take a vacation to get my batteries recharged. Of course, going on a vacation would mean for me, going to my original home country because although I live in Melbourne with my family, my heart will always crave for my original home. Accordingly, I booked and finally bought my tickets from my familiar travel agent and waited eagerly for the big day to arrive.
That day did arrive and I was on my way to the airport with my luggage and shoulder bag. I had to stand in a queue for all the formalities to complete, and it was not long before I was seated in my favorite position near the window on the airplane.
The plane took its flight and I spent the eight-hour journey relaxed and happy, imagining the sweet memories I desired to have on my flight back. I thought of the wonderful things I would do on my vacation and in that ecstasy, I fell asleep. I woke up to the sounds of trolleys and smell of delicious meals. And yes, I did realize I was pretty hungry by now and had the meals that were being served and relished them completely.
The plane finally landed in the destination airport and after another round of formalities, I was outside the airport with luggage and bag, looking for my relatives who had promised to fetch me from the airport. I did trace them and got inside their van with my accessories and as the van passed along, I was stunned by the green beauty, sunshine and white clouds high up in the sky. It felt good to be back in my country.
After having a light refreshment and shower at my relatives’ place, I took out a sheet of paper to jot down the list of things I would like to enjoy doing from Day 2 until the end of 25-day vacation.
In my list, there were shopping, visiting other relatives, visiting close friends and partying altogether. My heart went out to my special friend, Kelly as I jotted down “visiting close friends” and put that item right on Day 2. I felt excited at the thought of meeting Kelly after years and years.
I thought of calling her up and looked for her new cell number that I had jotted down in my notebook during our last chat on Facebook. Finally I gave her the call. But there was no answer although it was ringing on the other side. I tried twice and still when there was no answer, I texted her. Then I called her again after several minutes had elapsed. Yes, this time I heard her musical voice tone loud and clear. She was happy to hear from me naturally and asked me to come over the next day like I wanted in the late afternoon. Well, my vacation was going to be simply great, I told myself.
Playing with the little kids in my relatives’ home, watching TV and chatting with my hosts, the day was spent until it was time to retire to bed. I couldn’t wait to meet Kelly!! Thinking of her and amidst great excitement, I slept peacefully until the next day arrived.