Sunday, September 16, 2012

I Wish To Travel

The most nomadic person I have ever seen- @NomadicMatt and my saving grace during my first ever backpacking trip (Hostelworld) and Vayama are giving away a free Europe trip and who would want to miss this chance! Not me... So, here goes right at the deadline (as usual), my post to convince them that I want it.
 
Who am I?
A recently graduated medstudent aka doctor. Sounds lovely and wow right? I must be this busy-bee saving away lives like Dr.House/ Dr.Grey right? Well, no and no. Iam in this transit phase between med-school (the extremely long period that somehow flew away) and residency (another excruciatingly long period that I hope to somehow get into)...
 
What am I doing now?
Well, like I said I am in transit (not the airport kinds- that ones that are good- if you manage to get a transit visa!... But the uncertain-phase-of-life types!)
 
Do I like traveling?
Duh! Why do you think Iam up at 2am and writing in the rain!
 
Have I been to Europe before?
Vienna countryside from the plane
Yea. My first attempt (a fantastic one) at backpacking! There were mistakes I learned from, there was a massive culture-blast, there are places I wish to visit again and again forever, there are memories!
 
Why do I want this trip?
So, finally I come to the point. Here goes. I have been to Vienna and Prague. A day here and a day there- enough to make me fall in love with the cities (and leave me desiring for more). Budget, time (remember med-school) and a medical conference to attend were my restraining factors. Now, I have the time (and maybe you guys can provide me the means) to explore the nooks and corners of the serene, culture-rich continent I so loved!
 
What I did then?
My first touchdown was Vienna- The Wombats- my first experience with a hostel and gosh! It was awesome- I got to meet some really cool travelers. In Prague, just walking down the streets, was sightseeing. But... There is that void- I didn't see that, I didn't eat that, I didn't do that!
But, how long can you hold onto just memories!
 
What I wish to do now?
'Wish'- What a lovely word! A beautiful ring, the sound sends me day-dreaming!

I wish to cycle as much as I can- through the bustling city and the quaint countrysides. My attempt at going green and going healthy. Discover Europe, and the European ways at my own pace, their way.
I wish to go sit by the Danube, staring away at the rising sun and the setting sun.
I wish to walk through the cobblestone streets of Prague, and absorb all the sounds and views the rich culture provides, to just sink in everything.
I wish to cruise through on a bike!
I wish to preserve my memories in a journal (apart from this fickle brain of mine!)
I wish to go, get lost and find my way back!
I wish to create a story for myself!
The Lennon Wall, Prague
I wish to unwind, discover and get enriched!
I wish to go!
P.S. Another plan this time- I want to visit a med-school in every city I visit! (sounds geeky- Naah! This one is also just for fun!).