Wednesday, April 12, 2006

A Journey downtown to Bendigo, Australia

Pictures? Oopsie..i forgot to bring my camera along on this trip. But somehow, this was my first ever experience travelling downtown to Bendigo from Eaglewhawk, a place not known to me miles n miles away from my country, by bus..ALONE. Yepp.

The Bus Station
I walked down to the bus stop which seemed to be deserted at that moment as it was early. I sat there wondering what on earth am I to say to the bus driver when d bus arrives. N though I had about a number of clothes on, I somehow shivered. A couple of minutes later, a lady with her son, both rather fleshy, came sitting right up beside me. N so, being a foreigner, I decide to say hello. We chatted. Oblivious to my sorroundings, d bus soon arrived. I got up the bus, having no idea what to say, d kind lady gave me a help. She mumbled some words to the driver n there you go, I got my ticket.

Bendigo
I got down the town n made my way, inspecting every single shops there. I walked through round n round d town making sure I know d way back to the bus stop. N after about an hour walking, I decide to head down to the super mart..called, if I've not mistaken, BIG W. I was suppose to get this guy a pair of batteries. I had quite sometime sayin hello n at times meeting certain great ppl.

Lunch Time...McDonalds again?
Feeling a little hungry, I decide to go hunting for some coffee shops. But seems to me that all foods sold here are rather pricey n I've gotta save money for Sunday, the day I'm heading down to Melbourne with friends. And so, guess where I end up in? ahuh..u got it right, McDonalds. But sadly it wasnt any cheaper than othr shops. I got myself a seat. Opposite my seat, was a young, not bad looking girl; probably a little older than I am. I notice her staring at me every now n then. With a little courage in me, I manage to stand up and...

Some Australian Girl
...walk to her and eventually to my surprise after having a few lines with her, she invited me down for a seat. and so, we talked. but darn it...i should hv asked for her contact now shouldnt I? But well at least she knew of my existence in this world. lol. I wldnt hv been able to recognise her but I'm sure she will as there arent many of my type in Bendigo, Australia.

Time to go 'home'
I got on the right but eventually d freakin driver told me that I wasnt on d right bus. Guess I shldnt have told him d little lane where d house was situated. He stopped n I had to make my way back to the bustop again. This time, to my surpirse, I met d same lady n her son. We said hi again. Not wanting to disturb her, I decide to do d talking myself. I got up and I paid d fare. I got home without having to ask for the mans help. Why on earth wld I even need his help.

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