“Walking Around Purwokerto”
Purwokerto is such a beautiful place. Last Saturday we experienced going out and about sightseeing. Baturraden was an unforgettable experience. However, I realized that we have never actually seen the city apart from going to and fro school. So today, my Filipino friends and I decided to go out and go around Rita Supermall by ourselves. We asked permission from our coordinator, of course. So without our buddies we decided to book a ride and on our little adventure we go.
When we first went to Rita, we were with our buddies and we have never actually explored the mall. So from the first floor to the last, we decided to walk around it. We bought some things, especially those that we have decided that are worth giving to our families but it was very expensive inside the mall. One of my friends said that there was a Batik store on our way to Rita Mall. So the little adventurers in us decided to go there. We went out of Rita Mall and walked to the store. Walking was not so tiring when you have friends to talk with. We walked and walked until we saw the oldest train in Purwokerto. The tourists in us decided to have a photo shoot there. Then we noticed that we became slightly tired. We suddenly saw KFC and went in to eat there. The menu was very different from ours but it was still KFC.
After eating snacks there, we decided that it was time to book a ride and go to UMP. Usually, as we go to UMP, we pass the back gate to get to the Mess faster. So this time, we decided to be dropped off at the front. On our way to UMP, we saw some shops that sold cheap clothes, so we decided to buy some items there. We bought something for our families and friends, hoping that they will appreciate the gesture. We then walked back to the Mess laughing and having lots of fun with each other. This little adventure made me realize how you can never truly experience a city if you keep going to familiar places. Once in a while, it is okay to get up and walk towards new destinations.