"Are you ready?" Tanong ko kay Julia.
"Yup." And with that, i started the engine of the car.
Papunta kami ngayon sa isang tour. We went to Montage Travels and Tours (MTT) for our tour bus. Iniwan namin ang sasakyan sa pamamahala ng isang vallet and proceeded sa tour bus namin. Sasakyan namin ngayon ang Breûxhíoan Tour Wheels. Isa siyang double decker na bus. Pagkatapos namin bumili ni Julia ng mga snacks, sumakay na kami sa bus, packed and ready for beauty and adventure.
We first went to Ágalma Museum which basically means Statue in Greek (άγαλμα). It was so beautiful kasi nandon lahat ng mga replica ng mga statue na makikita sa buong mundo. Of course kasali din doon ang mga statue sa Paredezio. Isa lang siyang open na Field na puno ng mga statues. Siyempre picture naman kami ng picture ni Julia.
Nalaman ko din dito na Portuguese and Italians daw ang Original people dito. Tapos later on, ininvade sila ng Spain for 245 years. Kaya medyo halo ang language dito. But more on Spanish talaga sila. But after 2 years of peace, dumating naman ang mga Greek people which ruled for 437 years. At sa Greek invasion pala napangalanan na Paradezio ang bansang ito dahil paraiso daw ito ng mundo. Paradezio came from the Greek word peridaeza which means 'closed park' dahil wala daw makapasok sa Paradezio dahil sa higpit ng mga Greek. Akala ng Greece, wala ng makapag-aalis sa kanila sa dito, pero nagrevolt ang mga Pardezian (people from Paradezio) at napa alis nila ang mga Greek. Natakot ang ibang mga country sa Paradezio dahil napa alis nila ang Mighty Greece sa bansa nila. Paradezio remained peaceful for 86 years bago dumating and French people and invaded them for three years hanggang sa nagkaron nanaman ng revolution and eventually, France Surrendered, left the country, and Paradezio was once and for all free and independent.
After our tour on the Ágalma Museum, pinunta nila ulit kami sa isa pang museum. Ang Pardezian Museum of Artistry. So far, this is the best place we've ever been yet. Siyempre incoming fine arts student ako for college kaya seeing the different art works of some well known Pardezian really hyped me up. Mas lalo tuloy akong nainspire, nabigyan ng motivation, at nabigyan ng hope na makakapasa nga ako sa MU (Montage University) dahil halos lahat ng mga artworks dito ay gawa ng mga adept sa artistry. And i would someday be one of them. One of the well known artist that everyone reads in there books about my works of art.
And for our last stop for this morning, we went to Eßfkëūm (Esfkeum: cavalier/ superior) Palace. It was an old mighty kingdom built by the people of Paradezio before being conquered. I'm speechless. All i can say is that it's so beautiful. The Palace was made out of pearls with intricate carvings. It was Ugh-mazing!
For lunch, the bus took us to this Italian Restaurant called Saporito. The food was hands down exquisite. Every bite was an avalanche of flavor. I can't say no more about the food and the service. Straight up outstanding.
After lunch, we continued touring the city. We went to various places that we defenitely loved. We took lots of photos. Then, when it was time to go back to MTT, we got our car and droved off.
While i was driving, it hit me:
"Julia, kailangan pala natin mag-grocery." Sabi ko pagka-alala kong wala pala kaming pagkain at ibang suplies sa bahay.
"Ay oo pala. May nakita akong mini grocery store doon sa may Gromente St. Sabi dito sa navigator, its 220 m away. Just turn south on the next street and then you'll see Wesdööl Store." Sabi niya.
Sinunod ko yung sinabi niya at ayun nga, nakita ko yung grocery store. Pagkatapos namin magpark, we went ahead and bought the things we need.
Kumuha kami ng mga noodles, eggs, some meat, fresh milk, cookies, cooking oil, shampoo, soap, powder, rice (coz we're asians!), bread, etcetera etcetera.
After paying, we headed back to the parking lot to get our car. Pagkatapos namin ilagay lahat ng napamili namin sa back seat, i threw the car keys to Julia. Nasalo niya ito at sinundan ng isang confused look.
"You drive." Sabi ko sabay sakay sa shot gun seat.
"For real? Seriously?!" She asked in awe.
"Oo nga! I figured kailangan mong magdrive ng ganitong sasakyan while you have the opportunity." Sagot ko.
"Wow! Ugh, thanks girl!" She cheered then hopped on the drivers seat.
"Ingatan mo ha?" Bilin ko.
"Yes ma'am!" She answered back as she started the engine and we drove off.
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While riding, naharap kong halughugin yung bag ko saglit. Napansin kong kailangan ko pala ng bagong sim card. Yung sim na talagang pang-Paradezio. Napansin ko din na kailangan kong mag exchange ng konting pera ko into Qurs (Pardezian currency) for emergencies in case na hindi nakakatanggap ng credit/debit card yung pagbibilhan namin. And both of these are urgent.
"Julia, drop me off sa nearest cash exchange. Kailangan natin ng Qur." Sabi ko sa kanya.
"Sure." Sagot niya at sinundan yung directions sa navigator namin.
Nakarating na kami at bumaba na ako. Dahil walang parking space doon, naghanap kami ng pwedeng mapagparking-an. Di kami makahanap ng malapit na parking space and it's already dark. Hindi 'to makakahintay bukas.
"Mauna ka na lang kaya sa bahay. Alam ko naman dadaanan ko eh. I have my navigator ang gps on my phone with me." Sabi ko.
"Hintayin kita as soon as makahanap tayo ng matinong parking space." Sabi niya
"No, it's getting dark. Kailangan ngayon na natin 'to ipalit. Di 'to makakahintay bukas. Baka magsasara na sila oh. And by the looks of it, mas matatagalan tayo kung maghahanap ka pa ng parking space. So dito na ako. Makakabalik ako, I promise. This won't take too long." I told her.
"Well, are you sure? I don't trust you being alone out here." Pag-aalala niya.
"Yes I'm sure. Promise babalik ako safely and fast. Kailangan lang talaga natin ng pera. I'll call you when im done. " I reassured her. She breathed out a long air then answered,
"Ok. But text or call me ok? I'll call you too." Pagpayag niya.
"Yes! Ok, bye! See you at home. Later girl!" Paalam ko sa kanya at bumaba na ako sa sasakyan.
"Take care!" She said then took off.
So ayun, naglakad ako papunta doon sa Cash Exchange Center. Pumasok ako at nagtanong tanong kung saan may pagexchange-an ng Peso, and luckily, meron nga. Pinalit ko ang 5000 php for 250 Qurs. And yes, 1php = 20 qurs.
Pagkatapos ko magpa exchange, lumabas ako at ayun nga, it's already dark. And according to my watch, it's 7: 12 already. I have to get home sooner.
I am now on my way to the train station when I saw this convinience store. Kanina pa ako nauuhaw so i went and bought myself some water. And as i was waiting in line to pay, nakita ko doon sa may cashier some sim cards. And when it was my turn in line, I paid for my water and a sim card.
So there, i continued to the train station. I went downstairs and waited for the train. As i was seating on the bench, i remember i should call Julia.
Tatawagan ko na siya pero walang signal. Oo pala, di ko pa naipapalit yung sim ko. Matapos ko palitan ng sim, at sa kamalasan at kasamaang palad, ngayon pa napagdesisiyonan ng phone ko na malowbat. And boom! It's dead.
Urgh! Paano ko malalaman kung nasan ako kung patay na phone ko? How will i used the damn navigator if my phone is dead?
Urgh! Kamalas malas naman oh! But instead of panicking and make the situation worse, i calmed myself. Walang mangyayari if i don't compose myself. So I did at sakto naman dumating yung train.
Great.
I went inside and sat down. Wala masiyadong tao kasi nga gabi na. I decided na I'll just stay awake para malaman kung nasaan ako at kung saan ako bababa. I tried hard to keep my eyes awake kahit pagod ako sa tour at yung fact na frustrated ako at gutom na rin. It 7:45 pm. Oh my.
But then, i was slowly drowning in tiredness and exhaustion carefully took over my whole body. My eyelids suddenly became heavy and then i lost it...
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