Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected.

You should say:

where you were going

who you were with

how you felt during the journey

and explain why this car journey took longer than expected.

Introduction:

Thank you so much for this interesting topic. For this topic, I’d like to talk about a car journey I made with two friends that unexpectedly took much longer than I planned. In fact, it took eight hours when it was just a four-hour journey! Despite the delay and some frustration, in retrospect, it was a memorable experience, and I am glad to be able to share this experience with you.

Where you were going:

The journey I am referring to was a road trip from my hometown to a beautiful hill station called ( … ) located around 215 kilometers away. It was supposed to be a quick weekend getaway to enjoy the cool weather and scenic views, but luck was not perhaps in our favor! We planned to reach our destination within four hours. But little did we know that it would take so long!

Who you were with:

I was accompanied by my two best friends, Daniel and Sarah. They are my university friends and we often like to explore new places together. We had been planning this trip for weeks, and all of us were really looking forward to spending some quality time together. Daniel was the one driving, while Sarah and I were in charge of navigating and keeping the energy high with our favorite music.

How you felt during the journey:

Initially, I was quite excited and happy, as we were playing upbeat songs and talking about our plans at the hill station. However, as the journey progressed and unexpected delays occurred, my mood shifted from enthusiasm to mild frustration. Despite the obstacles, we tried to keep our spirits up, cracking jokes and sharing snacks to pass the time. We also took two highway breaks to have some snacks and coffee.

And explain why this car journey took longer than expected:

I believe an accident ahead on the highway made this whole debacle for us. We were stuck on the road for almost two hours, barely moving. To make things worse, it started raining heavily, which slowed us down even further. We had to take a detour through a narrow, winding road that added at least another hour to our trip.

In total, a four-hour journey ended up taking nearly eight hours. Despite the delays and minor inconveniences, we managed to keep our spirits high and enjoy our time. Looking back, it was not just the destination but the shared experience that made the journey unforgettable.