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I saw this picture in my Instagram feed yesterday, shared by two people. This reflected a long buried desire in me. I so badly want to travel, and I just came from a wonderful trip to Udaipur.(More on that later) I want to travel solo as well. At least once in my lifetime. Don't you want to?

This was close to halftime during the Arsenal Lincoln game, a few minutes before Arsenal broke the deadlock. The game was pretty pathetic, and it was overshadowed with other dramatic elements than the game itself. Or even the opposition. I mean, how often do you see non-league teams give a top 4 Premier League team a run for their money? Anyway, this picture gives me an idea: I am going out after the game.

So at 1 am, I am completely bored, yet totally active. I grab the bicycle keys, and decide to just roam around. Where did I get the bicycle from? A colleague lent it to me yesterday, and I made full use of it. The total distance I covered was around 17 kilometers, and that too in just 45 minutes! By the looks of it, I am quite fit! And it was quite chilly at night, so it was pleasant as well. I must have been the only cyclist on the flyover! And the only cyclist who was stuck to the right lane with two heavy trucks carrying tens of tons of rocks going slowly past me. Man, that is scary. It is also fun though.

When the roads are desolate, the joy of riding a bicycle at a high speed is totally different. Maybe similar to bikes, cars? After the week that I had, I needed this. I needed to get out. I needed some air. I needed some speed. I needed some thrill. Most important of all, I needed to feel good.

Now  I only had a bicycle. If I knew how to drive a car, and had a car, imagine the joy I would have had. Every weekend a drive for sure. The car would have music as well, just as the picture says. Weekends with travel seem so much more interesting. Imagine if you could do it every weekend! A new story every week. New people, sights, and experiences every week. You would feel alive all the time!

My point is, just go out. Even if you have a bicycle(borrowed) or a scooty or a car, or anything else, just go out. Feel the breeze on your face. You will feel good, and it will take your mind off of whatever is bothering you(at least temporarily)

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