Prelim Output #3: Creative Writing

Description: Travel Experience

Road to Another World

It was already 1:00 in the midnight and I could never fall asleep. Maybe because
I was really thrilled to be on a trip with my classmates. We were even chatting on our
group chats about our seats and the foods that each of us must bring. Believe it or not,
the trip was not made just to have fun, but to get to know each other well and see the
ancient world. Guess what? It’s a historical museum visit which I like to take a look at
the most. Less five hours of sleep and it felt as if I overslept knowing that the call time is
6:00 in the morning. Excitement really drives us crazy. However, my excitement
suddenly vanished when I knew that we’re using a bus on our trip. I really hate riding a
bus. There are moments when I cannot stop vomiting due to dizziness.
Anyways, I would like to share facts about busses even though I hate it. Charter
buses was actually used for a long time which helped countless population to arrive at
their destined locations. Back in 1820, horse-drawn buses were first used to transfer
people from place to place. Right after short years, steam buses apparently appeared
on certain areas. Intercity bus services were actually derived from steam-powered
buses which was roaming in England during 1830s. While in late 1800s, the invention of
electric trolley buses burst onto the scene and it was followed by internal combustion
engine buses or known as motor buses. These motor buses grew its popularity in
Siegerland, Germany. In its short run, a six passenger motor carriage was innovated
from 1893 Benz Viktoria. The motor buses were also part of the first mass-produced
style of buss like the iconic B type double-decker bus which emerged in service during
1910. An estimation of 3,000 additional models were built by the end of its decade. As
of now, modern yellow school bus serve as transport for students in US while, the
Philippine’ buses can hold a maximum 150 passengers capacity.
Riding a bus in the Philippines would not be considered unique at all. Most of the
Filipinos use this transportation to get on their work, classes or recreational activities.
Just like us, we used bus to arrive at Villa Escudero in Tiaong, Quezon Province.
Knowing that it is one of the best transportations which could transfer a lot of people, it
would be a best choice to be used by the whole class. It is also way faster and
comfortable compared to other vehicles. Actually our trip is part of our requirements in
school but we are not forced to come. Still, we intended to extend our knowledge, the
reason why we chose to attend it voluntarily. The instructors told us that we will be
taking a look at fossil fuels, ancient items, weapons used by heroes, old clothing styles
and history of Filipinos life before colonization period. It never really did disappoint us
because what they said is true. We also took pictures with them.
Aside from riding a bus, we also experienced the chariot. The staffs incredibly
sing while we are riding the chariot and they even wear Filipinianas. They toured us on
the various landscapes found on our destination. We even watched folk dances, tried to
swim in pools, and ride a balsa. To avoid unnecessary situations, the staffs paddled the
balsa for us. The activity was called Bamboo Rafting. Every trip has food trip which is
why we did it. They provided us the best cuisines that represents Quezon while
watching the waterfall. Spending around 6,000 pesos as an overall expenses for a trip
like this would actually be more than enough. We really felt as if we travelled in another
world.
To end this, riding a bus, chariot and balsa would guide you to have best
experiences. Each of those mode of transportation have different purposes. The bus is
for a great passenger capacity, chariot is for relaxation in land and sightseeing, and
balsa is for a new experience in water forms. They all did an excellent work in helping
us spend our journey to its happiest extent. Hoping that you will soon try to take a
nerve-wracking experience such as this in your life too.