I was challenged in Dar es Salaam. I was literally annoyed by everything and anything. I couldn't stand the crowds in the minibus. I couldn't stand people's stares and unwanted greetings. All the annoyances pushed me over the edge at the Ubungo bus terminal while I attempted to buy a bus ticket to Lushoto. I became hysterical when I was pulled and pushed by a mob to different bus company offices. I came back to hotel without a ticket. I felt I was going to lose my mind. I know I need to take some time to figure out what's going on. The stress of traveling as a single female has been built up to the point that I started to hate everything and anything.
I had a little soul searching moment. I made a decision to carry on with the journey. I was consciously aware that I need to change my attitude. I need patience and an open mind to continue the journey. I need to change. I need to adapt myself. I decided to take it as a challenge. The moment I left my hotel room, I told myself to take a deep breath and embrace what's coming along. I did. I first went to Uhuru fabric market to get a couple of Kangas. Then I went back to Ubungo bus terminal again. This time I asked an old gentleman I met in bada bada to take me to one of the bus company offices. It went smoothly and I got my ticket within 5 minutes. Afterwards I headed to Mwenge market for souvenir shopping.
By the end of the day, I managed to put myself together again and keep moving along.
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