Pic1000: My Imaginary Visit To A Video Travel Center
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What do you see?
I see a video travel center and also a phone booth by the side.
What do you feel?
I feel happy seeing as information about traveling is made easy.
Story
I have always wanted to travel to visit my aunt in Ibadan ever since she got married in 2021. It's been almost three years now and I keep procrastinating my journey and only contacting her via calls and messages.
The first time she had her first child, Darasimi( Dara for short), I couldn't visit her because I was ill at the time so I couldn't go with my parents. Now my aunt had her second child about two weeks ago and she assumed I wouldn't be visiting her but I had other plans.
Since my mom already knew her place from the first time she visited, I decided to go with her on this new journey she was about to embark on. We haven't told my aunt we will be coming around as we wanted it to be a surprise. The first time my mum went to visit my aunt, she travelled by bus so I decided we mix things up this time around and go by train.
Since it was my first time traveling by train, I needed all the information I could get. I imagined how I could find a video travel center like this where I could get the information and when I get there, I could go in and connect to one of the railway staff and he/she would give me all I needed to know, ranging from the price of my ticket, the time the train leaves the railway station, the estimated time of arrival from Lagos to Ibadan and many more.
There should also be a phone booth by the side for those who don't want to use the video booth where people could ask any question they want and all the details will be provided to them in full.
I must confess that having something like this in my country would be amazing. It would be wonderful to see the power and importance of technology. I believe it will help people seeking for information about something especially if it's their first time.
Nevertheless, I got all the information I needed online and now I am looking forward to my journey. I can't wait to see my aunt after three years and also see my cousins physically for the first time. I have no doubt I will enjoy my train experience and also get to discover new places.
Thank you all for reading.
I never saw a booth like this anywhere before. This one is found in a very small village mainly visited by elderly people. I assume it's too expensive to pay a person at an information desk? Booths like these replace people. Just like you we searched the internet, asking other travellers for help.
I wish you and your mom a great journey by train and staying with your aunt and cousins.
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It is my first time seeing something like this too which is why I wished we could have something like this here too.
Thank you for coming around.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I hope you had a great train journey. 👍
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
I know you will enjoy meeting your new cousins. Traveling to another city is awesome, and to meet new family is even better. You are right about the technology of the video travel centers. They are surely a convenience to travelers in countries where they exist in Europe. I haven't seen one of these in the U.S. yet. We do have travel exchange hubs, but I haven't heard of any connectivity booths such as the center.
It would be nice to have all the information about the different routes available. But, there are apps and online you can search.
Thanks for sharing your story. Stay safe during your travels to visit your aunt and cousins.
Take care and have a good rest of your week.
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Thank you so much for the best wishes and I appreciate your time here.
That's true, a phone booth for those who ain't interested in video conferencing yunno
Yes that would be a good thing to have.
I'm happy to know that you care so much about your Aunt and is traveling to see her and your cousins.
Yes, I really do. Thank you for your time here.
I hope you enjoyed your trip, and congrats on your aunt's birth
Thank you so much sis. I appreciate your time here.
I have never travelled by train before. I was hoping you could share more about your experience. Congarulations on your sisters birth. I also have a nephew named Darasimi and he is the most adorable kid! Thanks for sharing this. It was very interesting to read.
This will be my first time too and I am looking forward to it.
Thank you for coming around sis.
That would be epic. To find something like this in Nigeria would be very helpful and it would be no joke. lol. It would become a center of attraction.
#Dreemport
Exactly. It will be very helpful to have something like this.
Thanks for stopping by awesome dreemer.
It will be lovely if technology is that advanced in Nigeria. I didn’t know we can take a train to other states o, which is faster a bus or train and is it save?
I think train is faster, safer and also costs less. Plus no traffic.
I have plans of going to the North this year and it will an opportunity for me to travel via train for the first time. Heard its a smooth ride. All the best as you embark on your journey via train, please do well to tell us about the experience. Thank you for sharing.
#dreemerforlife
I will surely do that. I wish you safe journey as well. Thank you for stopping by.
Yes, I also agree that having a video travel center would help our nation greatly. People would be happy going to find directions to new places of interest.
I'm sure you auntie was pleasantly surprised. Congratulations to her on the new baby.
Fabulous #dreemerforlife
I bet she will be very surprised. I can't wait to see her.
I appreciate your coming around.
My pleasure ma'am
I've always wanted to travel by train too, but that means I'd have to travel to the north.
I'm sure your aunt would be so happy to see you, do have a great stay over there.
#dreemerforlife
I am sure she will be very happy to see us. Thank you for coming around.
A safe journey and a great stay. Share your train experience with us, please.
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Great story indeed. The article shows your immense love for Aunt and children. Hope you enjoy your journey, finally.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for coming around.