My last journey

Why I’ve decided to go on vacation

Last year I had the best trip I’ve ever taken. Normally a travel agency takes care of
booking my flight and making my hotel reservation, but this time I decided to make
the travel arrangements myself. I decided to visit an old friend of mine that lives in
another city. We used to study together at university and we haven't seen each other
since we graduated. Although we often text and skype.

What means of transport I used

My journey included several types of transport. In the beginning,

I got a comfortable window seat on the plane, the flight wasn’t bumpy and took about
two hours.
My second transport was a train. I had to take a train because there wasn't an airport
where my friend lives. The train ride lasted about four hours. The next type of
transport that I used was a bus. I got into a traffic jam because of rush hour and I
wasted a lot of time.
Finally, when I arrived my friend's house , I was completely exhausted after the trip,
but I was really glad to meet with my old friend.

What I’ve seen and tried in new city

My friend showed me his city and its sights. Life in his city is quite different from the
hectic pace and bustling streets in my big city. I liked this tiny city with its
seventeenth-century buildings, cozy little houses and narrow cobblestone streets and
many green trees and lavish bushes. Local citizens are really pleasant and friendly.
There are a lot of trendy cafes and restaurants with a cozy atmosphere, where you
can order different meals. I attended many of them and tried the local cuisine. For the
first time in my life, I tried a new dish that I have never tasted before. This dish was
called taiga dumplings and they were made from bear meat. It was absolutely
delicious.

How often I get out

Fishing has been my favourite hobby since my childhood. My friend and I would go
fishing in good old days too. We decided to go fishing to the countryside for a few
days this time too. There was a lovely lake full of different fish. Therefore our fishing
turned out to be successful, we caught a lot of fish. While my friend was making a
fire on the shore, I was scaling fish. We cooked really tasty fish soup on a fire but we
had forgotten to put some herbs/ vegetables/spices in it.
After that, we strolled around the wildlife preserve forest, where a winding footpath
led us through varied landscapes to magnificent waterfalls with clear bubbling water.
The sun was shining brightly, the sky was clear, the wind was so light. So, it was just
like a fairy tale. There were centuries-old trees and forest glades covered with many
berries and mushrooms. We actually managed to rest from the noise of
megalopolises, breathed fresh forest air and enjoyed the chirping of birds.

What I enjoyed doing in my free time

I really love theatre, so one evening I went to the local theatre, where I saw an
amazing performance. We went there with my friend, his wife and his two teenage
children.
The next day, there was a city day celebration. The park hosted a music festival in
honor of this event. The festival featured various types of music like classical, jazz,
pop and even rock music. I especially liked classical. This festival was held in the
city center. By the way, there were also sports competitions among young people at
the city stadium. This holiday was over late at night and we could enjoy watching the
most magnificent fireworks display I have ever seen.
However the celebration didn’t finish, I was invited to a birthday party by his parents
at the weekend as well.( Did you buy a present?) There were a lot of people, live
music, delicious food, posh fireworks and a lot of fun.

Why I changed my travelling habits after this trip

In general, I spent a whole week there and I didn't notice how quickly the time
passed. On the way back, I decided to change the route and I took a back ticket to the
ship instead of a plane. In my opinion, it was the best type of transport that I've ever
traveled before. I enjoyed beautiful views when I sailed past vast fields, dense
woodlands, rolling hills and picturesque fishing villages. I spent two excellent days
on the ship.
Overall I have only warm memories of this trip. I wish I had started travelling earlier.
Moreover, if I go somewhere next time, I'll definitely plan my journey myself and
travel by different means of transport.