Last June, I went to Perth, Australia. I was there a few days earlier than my brother and his family. I decided to take those days on my own easier and I visited the King's Park on the morning of the 2nd day of arrival, intending to do just the King's Park real slow and easier. It was a very enjoyable day with a guide driving us around and showing me the differnt types of plants in the Park. I explored further on my own with the plenty of time I have on hand, with the Park's map.
When my brother and family came, we visited the Park again. They wanted to drive around in the Park and I wanted to make another stroll. So we agreed to meet an hour later at the other end of the Park.
There were more than one way to reach at the other side of the Park. I took a map, decided on the route I wanted and my way. The beginning was easy as I can use the highway as my navigation and the route was distinctive and easy.
After 20 min, I reached a part where the highway was not visible and those who were walking the same path as me have all gone ahead. Suddenly I seemed to lose my way.
I began to be a bit anxious and tried to read the map but I could not connect the map with my acutal position.
I thought I saw a landmark but turned out otherwise.
Though there were some joggers and cars driving around, I don't know how to ask for help or hitch a ride as I don't know which way they are heading.
I turned left, walked some distance, still cannot make out my direction and I walked back. Turned right, same thing happened, I walked back.
I felt I would not make it to the other side of the Park in time now, though an hour was ample time.
I decided to go back to the Visitor's Centre - the starting point of the Park. Feeling lousy that I did not get to enjoy my stroll and could not make it to the other end.
I told my brother I was tired and decided to go back to the Visitor's Centre.
I did not dare tell him I have lost my way in the King's Park (such a joke).
In retrospect, I wonder how I could allow myself to think that I was lost and decided not make the way ahead... because One Cannot and Will Not Get Lost in the King's Park..
Likewise in life, We Cannot and Will Not Get Lost in the King's Park... because the King will be guiding us...
Friday, January 18, 2008
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