Are you as surprised as I am? How did she do such incredible things to us?
At that time, she had just started studying at St. Louis University, and now she has returned to China. I quickly took the opportunity to interview her. Very well, she spent a week sorting out some photos for me, and described her experience in detail and shared her experience with me.
20 12- 1- 17, departs from St. Louis at 4 pm, and Megabus arrives in Chicago at 9:40 pm. Toll 1 yuan.
On Megabus, she met a white lady in her early thirties, dressed professionally. They had a short talk on the road. Knowing that she is going to Chicago for the first time, tell her that there is El train, which is short for elevation (Figure 2-4).
When she arrived in Chicago, she showed the lady the route she had checked. Unexpectedly, the lady said, I'll take you there! So I took her to the subway and asked her if she needed help buying tickets. She had already bought the ticket in advance, so she told the other party that it was useless. In order to thank each other for their help, she naturally said, "That's very kind of you!" The lady smiled and replied, "God bless you." Then she left.
She told me, "When I said goodbye to her, I turned around and tears filled my eyes." It's really warm to meet such a kind person in a strange environment and cold night! " ?
She suddenly felt that the night view of Chicago was really beautiful!
After arriving in Chicago, she went to Chicago O 'Hare International Airport by subway (Figure 2- 1)? Airport. The airport is relatively safe and warm, with drinking water, restaurants and toilets. She slept there for a while after midnight.
At 5: 30 in the morning, she took the subway back to the city and went to Lake Michigan (Figure 2-2).
65438+1October 18 At 8: 30 in the morning, she left Chicago by Megabus again. Because I fell asleep at the airport for a short time, I fell asleep after getting on the bus this time and arrived in Detroit after 3 pm. Toll 1 yuan.
When she arrived in Detroit, her watch showed that it was past 2 o'clock. She thought it was strange. Did the driver drive too fast? Did they arrive early?
So she ran to ask the driver and was told that the time zone was different! Detroit is one time zone ahead of St. Louis! To make sure the time is accurate, she checked the time with the driver.
Having said that, her mind flashed through the scene of setting watches before the war in the movie, and she suddenly felt very funny.
There are old churches all the way into the city, and she likes these beautifully designed buildings very much. After getting off at Rosa Parks transshipment center (Figure 3- 1), she went to GM headquarters according to her homework done in advance, where she saw the "Hulk" (Figure 3-2).
Later, she came to the lake and met a couple who were also from China, so she went to say hello. They took photos of each other, and then someone told her that Canada is across the lake (Figure 4-5)! She suddenly felt amazing. The first time she looked at another country so closely, she appeared in front of your eyes, across a lake! Psychology and small plans for the next trip ...
Tip: Different states in the United States may be in different time zones. Therefore, when traveling in the United States, you must pay attention to this, or you may miss the train or plane because of time.
65438+1October 19 left Detroit at eight o'clock in the morning, and it was still dark and snowy when leaving. Return to Chicago around noon 12:40. Toll 1 yuan.
Megabus passed a restaurant in Love's, and passengers got off to buy fast food, but she got into a small supermarket and bought a "No.66" refrigerator. Everywhere she goes, she buys a refrigerator because she thinks it is cheap, easy to remember, light and easy to carry. It doesn't take up much space at home. Her travel footprints are everywhere on the refrigerator door. Every time I see these refrigerator stickers, I can recall her full memories. Every time, she gently moved their positions, as if to say hello to them in a special way.
Route 66 is affectionately called "Mother's Road" by Americans. Route 66, once the traffic artery of the United States, was once prominent and witnessed the history of the United States in the 20th century. Many books and movies also showed traces of this road. Route 66 stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. And she finally enjoyed the scenery on this road.
After arriving in Chicago, she wandered around the city, went to HornHancock Center and Navy Pier (Figure 4- 1), and strolled along the way. At this moment, she was shocked by this huge lifelike statue-isn't that Marilyn Monroe? (Figure 4-2)
In the evening, she left Chicago by Megabus 1 1:55. Toll 1 yuan.
Because she takes the bus at night, she can sleep in the car. Buses in America are very convenient. Greyhound bus has wifi. Basically, all the big books have bathrooms, and some convenience stores or food stores will be stopped halfway, so the whole trip is quite comfortable.
Before leaving, she left another sweet memory here.
In Chicago, the place to wait for the bus at night is outside the building. At that time, she was afraid of missing the bus, so she kept standing outside, waiting for the bus in the wind. At this time, seeing her freezing outside alone, a very young white boy came to wait for the bus with her and talked to her. They chatted happily, time seemed to pass quickly, and the weather outside seemed to be less cold. What impressed her most was the young man's eyes. He is very friendly, but his eyes are surprisingly warm, which warms her heart in the cold winter.
65438+1arrive in Kansas city on the morning of October 20th 10: 15.
Upon arrival, she visited the city hall (Figure 5- 1), the Freedom Monument (Figure 5-2) and other places, and went shopping in Zona Rosa.
In the evening, she chose to go to the airport to rest.
Tips: For this trip, she basically sleeps in the car every day and stays at the airport at night, but at the airport, she basically just takes a nap, because although the airport feels safer, she still has to go to crowded places, especially girls, and pay more attention to safety.
This is the last day of her trip. After visiting these cities, she left Kansas City at 65438+1early morning of October 2 1 Sunday 1 1:30, and returned to St. Louis at 4 pm. Toll 1 yuan.
On the way back, she thought of the trip. Summarized the following travel experience:
1. In the United States, both Megabus and Greyhound buses can get very cheap tickets as long as they buy tickets in advance. For example, she bought a ticket to Megabus in Zhang Yiyuan. But the closer the departure date is, the more expensive the ticket is, so planning in advance can save a lot of money!
We should make a plan before we leave. For example, on this trip, she basically slept in the car every day and took a nap at the airport at night, ensuring an energetic play the next day.
We should make some plans before we leave. For example, she brought some food and water before she left. If there is a traffic jam or the bus breaks down, she won't starve herself.
American buses are very convenient. Greyhound bus has wifi, almost all big books have bathrooms, and some convenience stores or food stores will be stopped halfway, so the whole trip is quite comfortable.
There are many possibilities for traveling. Although blind travel is not recommended, it is still very fresh and exciting to try it once in a while, especially in countries with relatively good conditions. If you have a chance in the future, you might as well give it a try!
Finally, add a little time zone knowledge:
Travel experience:
1. It's my first time traveling alone in a foreign country, and I like it very much. I saw a lot of beautiful scenery, which was amazing. I also met many good people, which made people feel very warm. Waiting for this warmth, I will pass it on later.
We are pressed for time for this trip. But I found that as long as you want, poor travel will be wonderful! She stays at the airport to rest every night, saving a lot of accommodation. She spends little on buses in the city and the food is relatively simple. In the past five days, she spent less than 30 yuan, but she saw different scenery and met warm people.
Every time I travel with a group, I feel relieved, but I also lack freedom. Every time we go together, although someone takes care of us, it is less adventurous and exciting. In your lifetime, isn't it a beautiful scenery in your memory to travel crazily or on a poor trip alone?