One of my suggestions to get used to the concept, is to just
drive home a different way and deciding I should practice what I preach, that’s
what I did today.
I was feeling quite adventurous as I went straight ahead,
instead of turning right. First thing I
noticed was a local hotel where a friend will be staying next month. Good to
know, it’s not actually where I thought it was.
Next as I turned the corner I noticed several large trucks
and a young woman holding a stop sign.
My first thought was to be pleased that there was a woman working on the
site. That generous thought lasted two
minutes, maybe three max, as the traffic came to a standstill. Five minutes later we were all still
there. Nothing was moving either way.
Eventually being the A type personality that I am, along
with the other less patient drivers, I did a three-point turn and got back onto
the main road and came home the usual way, thwarted in my attempt to step
outside my travelling box.
So what did I learn from this little escapade? There were no signs warning you of the road
works ahead, but then in life, we don’t see flashing neon signs of danger
either. You just have to deal with the
cards you are dealt with, make a decision and move on or in this instance, turn
around.
Instead of being in autopilot, I was much more observant
than usual, taking note of my surroundings. It isn’t wrong to take a risk, but like anything
you do for the first time, it could take you longer than you think to reach
your destination!
But hey nothing ventured, nothing gained. I now know where
the hotel is.
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