My First Solo Trip (part 1)

Heiho.. I'm home..

Actually, I've been here for about 17 days. This trip is quite special for me, because I was visiting some places before really being home, alone. Yeah, this is my first official solo trip.

It has been a long time since my last trip using a train. So, I decided to go home by train. But, It's not a straight route as the usual. I decided to make some transits, in Solo and Bandung. And in the morning, on December 1st, the trip begin.

at Gubeng Station Surabaya, before departing

I went to Gubeng Station Surabaya to take a morning train, Sancaka Pagi, to Solo. Why Solo? There are several reasons. First, I don't know Solo. I've been there before, but it when I was very very young, so, I totally forget about that. Second, there's someone who keeps talking about how comfortable Solo is. And, he wants to live there on the future. Three, this city is quite famous nowadays because of its former mayor who is now being Jakarta mayor. And, the last, I want to ride a double-decker bus. Yeah, those are some reason why I want to visit Solo.

ariving at Solo Balapan Station

 So, I was arrived at Solo on 11 am. At first I a doubt whether Solo is really a city or not. Because, when I going outside the station, I just found a small street in front of me. And, when I was going to double-decker bus terminal, I don't find any big street with big building. It just confusing at that time, and I wonder why Solo is called a city. Hehe. Then, The time has come to ride this red double-decker bus. \(^o^)/

We can find the double-decker bus (Bus Werkudara) at kantor Dinas Perhubungan Solo, it is near the Manahan Stadion. I've been booked for the seat 1 day before departing. You can read more information about Bus Werkudara here. It'll take about 2 hours if you choose to join the full route. But, I get off the bus near the Keraton, and start my own trip. I didn't visit many places in Solo, it because I just have about 8 hours there, and I didn't do enough research about this city. So, that's it.

I think, Solo is quite good city. But, I think Surabaya is still better than that. I love Surabaya. Bogor? I love it, too. :)

(to be continued..)