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Lost in thought

Author: Ailsa west
Year: Future

Not that long ago I was sitting in my room flicking through YouTube. I found something interesting and began watching a video called ‘the top 10 places to visit in the world.’ It got me thinking about not being able to jump in the car, go on a train or fly anywhere! As I lay on my bed I realised I was sad and upset but also annoyed - very conflicting feelings.

I started to dream about where I would go first. What parts of the world did I need to visit? What parts of the world did I want to see?

According to the rules, we will be able visit places within Scotland first. The first place I would like to see is the Science Center in Glasgow. I remember having so much fun here with family. You can run around and touch all these cool experiments. You can go to the IMAX and feel the wind blowing in your face from the movie. Imagine the freedom without the fear. I would also really like to visit a massive swimming pool. The news has reported that chlorine slows down virus activity, so it could be safe? A pool with slides, waves, waterfalls and all the fun stuff my friends and I like. I would really like to go a multi-person slide with my friends and scream and laugh as we roll across the water. Lastly, I wanted to wander through the Victoria and Albert museum in Dundee.The V&A has a really high ceiling and from the outside it looks like a ship. So much to see and look at inside this architecturally unique building. A glimpse of the past and it feels so modern. This place is calming with all the people quietly moving around.

If I have understood correctly, as long as we follow the rules, we will be able to travel further. I enjoy the excitement of packing. I make lists and make sure everything is perfectly packed. What would I need for 2 weeks of camping in France? I think I would pack a fancy outfit to visit Paris and climb the Eiffel Tower. I would eat fresh croissants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From the last time I was in France, I remember the lakes and the feeling of the sun on my skin as being different from home. Sitting there with lemonade that tastes sweeter on my tongue was bliss.

Despite what I have said so far I don’t want to stay in Scotland or go to France. I want to go all the way to Australia. If I wasn’t trapped by the virus I would plan the most amazing trip, visiting all the places I have seen in pictures. As part of home school I researched every exciting place in Australia. It seems to be a place where you could have it all sea, cities and deserts. So different from my current environment, locked in Lanark. Sydney would be my first stop. Maybe a visit to the famous Sydney harbour bridge. Imagine the photos I could take. Next, I am going to Bondi beach, just to feel the hot sands between my toes and go for a swim in the bright blue ocean. Imagining this trip makes me happy and focuses my mind on the future.