The man has yet to pass his decree.

Hello Me,

Don't know if you have already changed your job like we planned to but the topic of today is actually the Tibet trip. (Yes, my mind is full of it now) The only thing that prevents me from job switching is actually that particular trip we have been anticipating ever since the first year of Uni.

Mom finally got hold of the itineraries from several agencies and apparently, after speaking to them, she's a bit put off and doesn't want to go now. Still, because it's Dad's wish to be able to go, she felt comply to.

There are many reasons to why she suddenly lost her interest but out of all, there is one that bugs her the most.

Firstly, the departure timing and arrival timing is really bad. Since we do not have direct flight there, we have no choice but to take connecting flights. The timings are either too late into the evenings or at the wee hours of morning.

Secondly, the long time lapse between the connecting flights can fetch up to 6 hours. To me, this isn't really a problem. On a positive note, there's room for flight delay. However, my mother is upset about this. Her concern is that, she has to spend 6 hours trapped in an isolated airport with nothing to do but look at each other.

But these two problems pale in comparison with my mother's main concern which is the train problem. For most tour agencies, we have to take the train up to Lhasa. Which is fine, except there's one problem.  There is a low chance that we will be placed in the same cart, and having to stay 26 hours on the train separated from the rest can be quite depressing.

Moreover, the trip up will not be a comfortable one so you can say we won't be having ample sleep. To make things worst, after the train ride we will straight away carry on with the sightseeing tour which won't be enjoyable since we are all exhausted.

Being old and lazy, the reward of seeing magnificent view does not outweigh the inconvenience she will face. However, like I mentioned, since my dad is really keen on this trip; she's willing to sacrifice.

So what's really left is to consult the another two travel companions (which should be fine), and then...

whether my dad is able to apply for leave.

He's the main problem.. even though he's the one who's excited about the trip, I mean yes I am excited but I am willing to trade for another equally exciting trip which is the Silk Road or going to Henan province.


The forecast dates are 25/5 or 4/6.
The amount of leave I will be applying is the same so it doesn't matter.

Will hope I get to go. Till then

10/3/2015
3:59pm