Narrative Essay : Country Bicycle Tour

Country Bicycle Tour

by Tony

“Welcome to  Busan by bike” I had a cross-country bicycle tour. The tour program goes on the path from Incheon to Busan which is about 700km long. While on short leave from the community service, luckily, I heard that the bike path from Incheon and Busan was opened for public. Moreover, the government also provides someone an honor medal and certificate for people who finish the course. I thought it would be better for me to ride alone and not with friends so that I could strengthen myself and it was. I met various people and hardships which are now a part of my memorable experiences.

On the first day, when the soil was a little wet and, it was still dark outside, I started pedaling. When I arrived at the park, my bike’s chain connection is not good. There were no street lights and there weren’t even people around. I was totally fed up and frustrated by the situation. Minutes later, some lights showed up with an old man. Luckily, the man suffers from insomnia, and so could help me. The old man helped fix my bike so that I could continue my journey again.

On the next day, I met another old man along the journey. When we had talk for several minutes, I found out that he is a far relative of mine. Since it was Chuseok, the Korean, thanksgiving holiday, he suggested that I have breakfast with him. This suggestion was very striking to me. After I got some energy and was warmed up, I could get back on my way. I really appreciated him- even now.

On the third day, I had to say good-bye to my friend who I met and went up a hill together with me for 2 hours due to my tire that gone flat. If I hadn’t paused my trip because of the flat tire incident, I might have arrived at Degu city with him. My bike frame was so broken that I couldn’t fix it. Instead, I tried to find a place to repair it. Because the repair shop was so far, I had to hitchhike. Fortunately, one guy allowed me to load my bike up on the truck. After repairing it, I could continue my trip again.

On the Fourth day, it was very boring and strenuous, because the path showed up same thing after another, for example, there was a river on the left side and rice paddy on the right or vice versa. It was too rough and long. Moreover, there were no one and I was totally 6alone and feel blue until I met a Buddhist monk who invited me to take a rest in his place and have lunch together.

On the Last day of journey, I was the 5564th person who had finished the path. I completed the tour. I recommend you to do this.