Introduction: In modern days man remains
preoccupied with his daily activities and worldly affairs. He has no time to
enjoy the beauty of nature and refresh himself. But the journey by train may
serve him well if he wants to escape the monotonous urban life and pass the
time in the midst of natural beauty.
Time
and occasion:
My annual examination got over. I had recess for some days. During this time of
the year the weather is good enough to make a journey. Incidentally I, with
some of my friends took a sudden decision to go my sister’s house in Chittagong
by train. Accordingly, on the appointed day we reached Kamalapur railway
station by taxi before sunrise. We bought our tickets and got into the train.
The guard blew the whistle, waved his green flag and the train began to move.
Description
of the journey: The
train began running at a full speed. I am fond of scenic beauty from the very
beginning of my life. I, keeping myself aloof, sat beside a window and looked
outside through it. The sun was rising with all its splendid beauty. Dew drops
on the soft grass of meadows were glittering like pearls. I enjoyed these
scenes and sights with a joyful mind. By this time the train was moving through
rural areas. I gazed and gazed at the house, trees, meadows with golden crops
and other panoramic view with a cheerful mind. Things came to my vision and
disappeared in the twinkle of an eye.
My mind was full of joy. I looked and looked through the window. Everything seemed running swiftly to opposite direction. The train ran at full speed. Now and then it crossed a bridge over a river with a chattering noise. As it was an express train, it touched only at a few big stations. At about noon when the train entered the Chittagong district I felt great joy seeing the hills on either side of the line as I had not seen a hill before. After eight hours journey at last our train reached Chittagong railway station at about 1 p.m. We got down from the train and went to my sister’s house by taxi. Our return journey was equally pleasant one.
My mind was full of joy. I looked and looked through the window. Everything seemed running swiftly to opposite direction. The train ran at full speed. Now and then it crossed a bridge over a river with a chattering noise. As it was an express train, it touched only at a few big stations. At about noon when the train entered the Chittagong district I felt great joy seeing the hills on either side of the line as I had not seen a hill before. After eight hours journey at last our train reached Chittagong railway station at about 1 p.m. We got down from the train and went to my sister’s house by taxi. Our return journey was equally pleasant one.
Conclusion: The pleasant and enjoyable journey
lasted for a few hours. Despite that the journey left a permanent impression in
my mind. I never forget the sweet memory of this journey. The scene of the
memorable journey peeps into my mind in the moment of solitude when I become
tired of the mechanical urban life.
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