Do you remember your first flight experience? I’m sure you do. Whilst air travel has become a reasonable, preferred option now, earlier it was considered an unnecessary, expensive luxury. Our parents’ generation would rather enjoy an eventful, fun train journey where one can move freely, over cramped, restricted seats in a flight, won’t they? There is no right or wrong here though. Just a difference in opinion. That doesn’t mean we can gift them an experience, yes?
This is my ninth post for Blogchatter Half Marathon and is on the same lines. I’m writing 100-word stories with a picture prompt as part of my Blogchatter Half Marathon posts since I love creating fiction.
I’m also trying to capture one emotion in every post. Today’s emotion is: AMAZEMENT.
“Our son cannot dictate our life. We could’ve taken the train and avoided those airport queues and security checks. Such a waste of time. Why he booked flight tickets?” Ramya cribbed to her husband sitting next to her.
“Relax. He wanted our journey to be fast and comfortable, that’s all. He’s coming to pick us up too. Enjoy your window seat now.” Satish comforted her and held her hand gently.
In her heart, Ramya agreed. She looked outside and her mouth fell open. They were over the clouds, literally. Shadows danced on them from the setting sun’s rays. Breathtaking view!
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Yes, I do remember my first flight experience. It was amazing. The way Ramya felt. Small, emotion capture storyline , love it the way you put in small words.
Like your protagonist, I too find airports time consuming and tiring. But flying is exhilarating once the plane takes off. Watching the clouds and the lights in the sky is quite a mesmerising affair.
Short and sweet. You are absolutely right. Train journeys are a different experience. When we were younger, we used to have the entire bogey to ourselves going for weddings.
Amazing picture! It definitely defines the topic you have chosen “amazement”
Short but very sweet post. I flew abroad to Mexico when I was 50 and till date I love watching the clouds outside the window. But the only thing is I was always alone.
I’m in awe of writers who can weave a tale from a picture prompt. The word prompt works perfectly too. Loved reading the drabble.
Uff this post remind me about my parents thought process and never allowed us to buy flight tickets for them just because to them its wastage of time, money and missing charm of train journey. By the way Yes, I do remember my first flight journey and I travelled alone from Kolkata to Delhi on my official visit for training. Indeed it was a hilarious one as I tried a lot to understand how to fasten the seat belt and felt so stupid.Somehow I asked my copassenger to help. He first looked at me as if what nonsense I am talking then understood I am first timer and he helped. Memories makes life better and an amazed one.
Just when I wanted to know what happened did she yell at her son, the blog post ended. Lol
Absolutely, I do remember my first flight experience! It’s interesting how opinions about air travel have changed over the years. Some prefer the freedom of a train journey, while others opt for the convenience of a flight. And gifting someone a flight experience is such a thoughtful idea.
Your post also reminded me of two personal stories. One was when I traveled alone with my 8-month-old son back in 2009, and the other was when I booked international flight tickets for my parents. Travel experiences can hold such special memories!
Your short story with emotional themes is a creative way to convey feelings. This story indeed truly left me in awe 🤗.
My first flight is still a fresh memory. I didn’t know how to apply the seat belt and my husband said that I just have to keep it on my tummy and it wil fasten automatically. Poor me waited till the air hostess taught me how to put it.🤥
I agree that our parents’ generation had a different perspective on travel, valuing the freedom of train journeys.
This is so beautiful. If my dad were there, I would have shown him this post and asked him when was the first time he flew!
With so much that has changed over the years, I rarely got to experience training journeys for long distances. Yet it fascinates me. Your post so short and sweet and love how you have put it together.
My first flight was on kolkata to Port Blair and looking at those islands and vast sea from top was something!! Even after so many years, I vividly remember dark blue sea and lush green islands
Short n sweet is so apt for your story Varsha n i can’t think of a more fitting title than amazement.
So this gives the idea that we always like to be tensed about a situation 😄protogonist is trying to be one of us.
I might be one of the lucky ones who’s able to ride the plane before even learning to walk but that doesn’t change the fact that I still get giddy and excited and happy whenever I get the chance to ride the airplane. There’ s something about riding planes that makes it more special add to that being able to visit another place!
I think that in today’s world we want everything to be fast. We have forgotten to be patient, to look around and enjoy the little pleasures of life. Sad, but true, isn’t it?
My first flight was a surreal feeling! I was 7 years old, flying to Andaman. This post brought back such fond memories 😁
I would prefer flights over train….. As it’s more adventurous….
Your post about the Flight of Blogchatter Half Marathon is inspiring. It’s a wonderful journey that showcases your dedication to writing and the support you’ve received from the Blogchatter community. Your personal insights and experiences are relatable and motivating for fellow bloggers. Thanks for sharing this part of your writing adventure!
I checked out your article and the comment section on “The Flight: Blogchatter Half Marathon,” and it’s fantastic to see the engagement and discussions taking place. Your personal reflections and the community’s feedback show the strong connection among bloggers participating in this event. Keep up the great work, and best of luck with your writing journey!