Steven Gamboa
I was so amazed at all the beauty that I had seen throughout my journey. But I managed to take as the great adventure of a lifetime. As soon as I arrived in Dushanbe, the immigration officer informed me to apply for a visa. Then, it was done accordingly. In this point of doing so, I suddenly said to myself that the system is not that organize compared in my own country. In the other hand, I realized that’s the main point of being here. A goal that makes me invited to go for the change in their lives.
A new experience began when I passed through the immigration booth. Prior to that, one of the immigration officers assists me but to a different booth. Eventually, I manage to read the immigration for the foreigners. As soon as I got my luggage, I went to the final exit booth. Then, I saw my name on a board and held up high by a taxi driver. I was so overwhelmed that finally, I am in my final destination that is Tajikistan. The driver assisted me through the car, and he gave me a letter. The letter came from Program Manager. I am really surprised by the letter, and then they gave me a mobile phone to call my family from the Philippines. When the car mobilized along the road, I am really observing the place and it was peaceful. It is totally different the way I pictured it out from my country Philippines.
As what scheduled, it is Monday, 30th of August 2010. I was dropped in the guest house to rest. They fetched me again around 12:15 AM to have a short briefing. I was delighted that the Program Manager went to the guest house to orient me on how to go to a restaurant and going to the program office.
A well-known Rudaki Park in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It is the local statue that resembles the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
There are cultures that are so respectful of strangers, and from your writing, I think Tajikistan is one of them!
@Albert Herdianto Widjojo It was a nice place to live, especially with the locals. It was a good experience. c”,)
@LaJenna It is fun to explore this country. c”,)