From "Yuan Chengzhi's Paradise" to My "Boring Country": An Unexpected Experience of a Brunei Trip
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Brunei, for many people, may be just a small point in the geography class, but my experience of exploring Brunei really made me feel a lot of emotion, I remember when I decided to set foot on this mysterious land, my heart was full of longing, as if I could find the long-lost happiness here, but when I walked into Brunei, I found that the reality was far more "boring" than I imagined, what kind of place is this?
In this article, I will share what I saw and heard in Brunei, as well as those interesting facts that have taken me from anticipation to disappointment, and every little detail can lead to a story, and then let me take you into this simple and complex small country
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At the beginning, let's talk about my first impression of Brunei, have you heard of Jin Yong's novel "Blue Blood Sword"? The protagonist in it, Yuan Chengzhi, lives in seclusion in a place called "Bo Ni Country", and this "Bo Ni Country" is not our Brunei today! When I mentioned this name, it seemed that I saw Yuan Chengzhi living a leisurely life in this rich land, and I racked my brains to sketch a colorful picture, hoping to find my own fun in it, but the reality is always a little cruel, which makes me fall in excitement and anticipation
Next, I'm going to take you through some of my adventures in Brunei
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Walking out of the airport and into the street at night, the world was simply empty, I looked around, the dim lights of the street and the few pedestrians made me feel creepy, where is the paradise of dreams, but like a forgotten village, you can imagine the sense of loss in my heart at that time
After the landing visa, I ran to find the restaurant in high spirits, thinking about treating myself, but suddenly looked, there was no one, it was really speechless, to the hotel, the waiter enthusiastically told me that during Ramadan is not able to eat during the day, I realized that I came to Brunei at the wrong time, friends, I felt a regret in my heart, remembering that when I looked up the strategy on the Internet, I didn't mention this stubble at all, it was really a rhythm that I didn't bother to move
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Wandering the streets hungry during the day, there is no fun of the journey at all, and the temperature is unbearable, I am like a dry fish, what I encounter is only the boredom in the sun, I also experience, what is the embarrassment of "no one cares", walking on the street, I feel that there is not even a small vendor
Everyday life in Brunei is unbearably boring, with almost zero entertainment to come, and a relaxing getaway is wishful thinking, while in other countries tourists often feast and laugh, but here they can only go hungry and hope to find a little fun after dark
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But even so, I decided to get out of this oppressive environment, even though I knew that every step would be a test of my patience, and I came to the floating village, which is a must-see for all guides! When I got on the boat, excitement and anticipation spread in my heart, but helplessly, after turning around, I was disappointed by the scene presented in front of me, the so-called people on the water, but empty huts, floating alone on the water, and I didn't even have the slightest interest in talking
The next day, I wanted to feel the magic of nature, and climbed a hill in early winter with the expectation of forgetfulness, and it was obvious that it was also a popular tourist destination, but unfortunately, a heat wave came, and I could only resist retreating to the hotel, after all, the white sand beach and the blue water, that is the beauty I was looking forward to, but what can I say when I come here?
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Then I was going to eat something and enjoy it easily, but the restaurant was empty, all the staff seemed to have disappeared, and then I flipped through my phone, and I realized that the Muslim Ramadan monthly order makes people have to go back to their rooms to rest if they want to eat, and they are still hesitating how to live? Time slipped away minute by minute, and finally waited until sunset, when the mosque's loudspeaker sounded in my ears, until I looked at the villagers, put my hands together, I felt that this "iftar" signal after a long wait, finally came to a successful end, and there was no longer a moment to suppress expectations, and finally ushered in the release of a feast
Although I have been looking forward to it for a long time, because of the woodenness of the environment, it seems that it will take 9981 days to find that true happiness, even though I have come here, I have more expectations, and maybe the next journey will usher in more hope
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Surprisingly, on the second day, I joined in one of the few nightlives, and the malls at night can be regarded as another rejection of Brunei, where people gather to see their lively appearance, as if to prove a certain vitality of Brunei, despite the overall size, I feel an unusual atmosphere here, after checking in the night market, in the noisy mall, longing for funny rhythms and bustling colors
In addition, stepping on the comfortable path, enjoying the spicy hot at night, and feeling the diversity of life, although the shopping mall here does seem boring compared with domestic standards, but in this small country, I actually got that sense of belonging, which can be regarded as my small luck along the way, although life is dull, but I can always find a glimmer of light
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And when I walked out of the mall, I once again felt a kind of shock, as if walking into the door of history, the Sultan Memorial is the only cultural attraction worth checking in, even if there are no superlative cultural relics in it, but there are countless personal collections of Sultans, as well as gifts from various countries to the Sultan of Brunei, even so, it still attracts visitors to visit relatives and friends, revealing a sense of historical mystery
Here, I found that Brunei's wealth did not bring complaints from the people, after all, it is a small country, a rich country, and originally had a beautiful blueprint of almost "common prosperity", everyone can enjoy the nutrients of education and medical care, to say that it is rich, it is really not an exaggeration, but can life really be like water in an open tank, flowing so smoothly? Here, I realized that this so-called "Datong society" seems "shameless" and boring to a person as young as me
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After exploring the local culture again in a seemingly affluent environment, I found that there was a dull life in a place not far away, and in that peaceful time, I was still looking for my own happiness, although the trip was not as ideal as I expected, but the experience still stirred different waves in my heart
Looking back on my entire trip to Brunei, from the ignorant first acquaintance to the open future, my mood is like riding a roller coaster, ups and downs, maybe this is the meaning of travel: always on the road to finding happiness, even if it is not interesting, you can experience a unique life
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In this way, with reflection on Brunei and anticipation for the future journey, I bid farewell to this small country with mixed emotions and prepared to move on to the next stop, and sometimes, although the trip is not as good as it should be, every experience can be a part of my life and growth, and who knows, maybe there will be more exciting stories waiting in the next place