Describe a Time When You Got Lost Cue Card

Who was with you?

It so happened that six of my friends and I planned a six-day road vacation to the union region of Ladakh, which is about 1000 kilometers from my hometown of Delhi.

We divided ourselves into two groups for the journey, each with their own car. So we got up early the next morning to reach Leh. To locate our way forward, we all started using Google Maps. We soon arrived in Ladakh and decided to halt for some time to take some rest before continuing on our way to Leh. After restarting our journey, Google Maps abruptly stopped operating owing to network troubles. As a result, we got lost after a certain turn.

What did you do?

It was just me and my pals traveling through the deafening silence and darkness because the area is sparsely populated and it was well beyond 8 p.m. As a result, we were detained there for perhaps 6 or 7 hours, unsure of what we should do. When we couldn't find a way out, we were terrified, and one of my pals began frantically calling for aid to a relative who had visited Leh. I was afraid as well when I saw her, but I kept my cool and began to plan a way out of this situation.

We began to walk together in the direction from which we had come, hoping to find someone who could assist us. We soon heard footsteps and took advantage of the opportunity to cry out to the guy. Fortunately, we were able to locate a resident who appeared to be familiar with the area. We were gladly guided by him, and together we were able to get out of there and continue forward. To our relief, my phone eventually caught up with the network and I was able to reactivate Google Maps. We arrived at our pre-arranged lodging facility an hour later.

How you felt about it?

We were all relieved to be out of that terrifying situation, as well as relieved that we had finally arrived at our destination. And, as expected, Leh was gorgeous with all the snow, not to mention the fantastic supper we were served, which was a welcome relief after the long trip. After all, it is said and done, although it was a terrifying event, it now feels amusing and goofy, and we all laugh about it when we discuss it together.

However, the incident did teach me a crucial life lesson: It's not always a good idea to be overly reliant on technology and gadgets because they, after all, are simply man-made things that can abandon us at any time.

Who was with you?

I went to the Sydney Stadium with two of my buddies to see a high-octane football match. So, the day before, we planned a plan to skip school. Unfortunately, because my father dropped me off at the school gate, I was unable to make the necessary preparations. However, I was able to join them in escaping school. We went throughout the city, did a lot of different things, ate our lunch, and so on. Finally, we arrived at the stadium before the start of the game. We entered the stadium and took part in the game. When we began to return home, the problems began. My pockets were empty. I've squandered all of my money over the day like a scrooge.

What did you do?

The event was held in the stadium. In reality, the two others were in a similar scenario. Both Peter and Thomas had spent their money on lunch and soft drinks, match tickets, and badges for the team we supported, among other things. We were in a scenario where we didn't have a single penny to pay for transportation back home. I couldn't find my way. We were all lost. We didn't have any other options for escaping the situation. At the same time, it was getting dark. Our school day started at 7.30 a.m. and finished at midnight. But I informed Mum that I'd be going to Peter's house for some homework and sports and that I'd be back by evening. Our house was a reasonable distance from the stadium. Taking the bus from the stadium to our residential block took about 20 minutes.

I was 12 or 13 years old, although I don't recall my precise age. It was the start of my adolescence. It was also the age of exploration at the time. The inquisitive intellect desired to see the invisible and learn about the unknown. As a result of my curiosity, I and a few of my friends began to travel throughout the world. Sydney was our entire universe. We went sightseeing in different parts of the city and had a terrific time. The time was not as advanced as it is now, and the city's development was not as rapid as it is now.

How you felt about it?

Furthermore, we used to change our school clothing so that no one could tell we were bunking the school. I came up with the concept. However, it was a sad day for all three of us. We were stranded. We began to feel peckish. However, we were unable to purchase any food to satiate our hunger. Tension began to build gradually. Three of us started walking home after figuring out other options. The streets, on the other hand, were alien to us. We traveled there by bus, which stopped at several locations throughout the city.

As a result, finding the streets that would lead us home was quite tough. We arrived home safely later, but we were late. Each of us managed to persuade our parents that we had spent too much time participating in outdoor sports and so were late. I felt relieved and learned some valuable things in the process.

Who was with you?

We set up our camps according to the professors' instructions, and some of us began collecting wood for fueling the meal preparation for the first night beneath the stars. I went to gather wood as well (though there were fewer trees), but I got lost. I was accompanied by three of my buddies on a mission to collect wood for use as fuel for cooking at night. As a result, four of us began collecting wood in four different directions. There were no large trees that could be utilized as fuel because the entire place resembled a desert.

What did you do?

So, after a 20-minute trek in search of such forests, I concluded that I would have to uproot the grass-type smaller trees for fuel. I gathered a large number of them and placed them in my collection bag. But then I realized I was alone, and I couldn't see any of my companions who had accompanied me to gather wood. I was terrified. I've read a lot of stories about desert events before. I heard that in the deserts, wild creatures kill lone rangers or try to harm them as they travel.

Furthermore, I was concerned about what would happen if I was unable to return to the encampment. I also considered whether or not the teachers and team members would look for me. I was filled with a strong sense of melancholy. My friends and family members came to mind. I began to fear that if I died now, they would be unable to locate my body, or that my body would be eaten by wild creatures. Unfortunately, I left my compass in the campground bag, and if it had been with me, I could have started the journey back using the directions. I was afraid when I got lost.

How you felt about it?

After a while, I started thinking about how I was going to get back. I didn't have any bends in my journey; instead, I followed a straight path until I arrived at the spot where I am now. As a fuel, I carried some little plants in my luggage. So I reasoned that starting my return journey in the opposite direction would be a good idea.

As a result, I began heading back in the direction I had come. After a few minutes of wandering, I heard some noises, which turned out to be my friends and the other camp kids and professors. They were on the lookout for me and calling out my name. I felt relieved that I was no longer alone in the desert.