Capitol Train to Berkely - Aaron and I get a chance to see the world!
DOWNTOWN SAN FRANSICO
The Way Home - or, What happened to Sunday?
It was really quite simple. The plan-- Sunday morning, wake up and get on the 9:15 Bus. What was supposed to be easy trip turned out a lot harder then I thought. Though it challenged me both physically and mentally, I was able to turn it into a blessing.
With a jolt, I was woken at 8:56 by my bodies cry of protest in sleeping past sunrise. Scrambling around aarons dorm room, I collected what few belongs I have and sprint out the door. Running now, I was trying to catch a 9:00 bus that would take me to the 9:15 train. 58, 59, 00… There’s the bus stop corner - I am overjoyed at seeing other people waiting as well. Tension eases, the uncertainty in my figure passes away completely before seeing the oncoming bus, spewing condensation and mist into the frigid morning air. As you’ll learn later, I had used all my cash the day before in touring San Francisco and was now waiting for the bus, drop dead poor. The horror of the situation dawned on me as I stepped up the stairs and plaintively stated my case to the driver. He said, "No." In that moment I knew I could not make it in time. I was going to miss the ride home because of this buses, cash-only fee and no amount of conjouling or begging was going to get me on that bus. I felt like a leper, an outcast -- people were staring at me yet no one offering to help out. Only silence. It was a haunting, one filled with anger and dread. Knowing the nex train was not until 8PM I decided to visit my aunt and after 2 hours of buses, trains and trolley's, I was upon my aunts doorstep. It was a wonderful time, Zoe and I, relaxing on a sunday afternoon. We went out to eat, watched tv, and even took a walk. This was a peaceful time which helped me focus my thoughts about the weekend. I have enjoyed the weekend and will try to visit again soon.
Trains Buses and Automobiles...
10PM - 3PM - A quiet ride
Tropical Jungle Arboretum
Looking Down in the the fish tank. Big sharks and wild creatures!
Your a stud!
ReplyDeleteHey whats your flicker account name? how do I get to it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that no one on the bus showed some compassion for a temporarily broke college student! You never know who you may be helping or what they have gone through.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you took opportunity to visit Aunt Zoan.
I hear you managed a repeat Friday night... I was wondering why your mother called me to ask if I had a free evening and access to a car.
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