My car broke last week. Or rather, I broke my car last week.
As a result, I had to catch the bus to work for four days. I drive that commute twice a day, five days a week. When I’m concentrating on the road and steering my car, there are things that I just don’t notice. I’ve learnt so much more about the route whilst sitting on the bus. I spotted hotels, schools and other landmarks that I had no idea existed.
Catching the bus also allowed me to see other things that I would otherwise miss out on, like this picture that someone drew on the wall of the bus shelter.
So true, I have the same experience when I use the bus…..also I find I arrive in a different state of mind….I’m more open and contemplative, probably because I haven’t been fighting with the other drivers 🙂 isn’t that a great piece of art on your bus shelter
The walk back from the bus stop really helped to wake me up after work as well. Back to the car this week though 🙂
Well that has its own advantages…..usually time 🙂
And I no longer have to put up with the really annoying loud woman who was on the bus last week 🙂
Ha…there’s always one 🙂
I try to notice something new on my commute – usually a tree – while stopped at a light. It can change my whole day…
It’s amazing what you notice when you look isn’t it? I always try to remind myself to look up when I am in a city – it’s so easy to only notice the world at eye level. Thanks for stopping by 🙂