The Road Guide Scholarship of my Life

Sweden, I Am Coming

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Me and Sekar embraced. So too with my mom. My mom hugged us in turn.

"When are you guys leaving?" ask mama

"Another month, Ma" said Sekar.

"Sir Arya .. I'm going to Sweden. Wait for me there." I said in my heart.

After the announcement of the country. I'm back at school. I also gave news to the school. Of course my school is very happy. One of his students went to Europe. Very exciting news. I also became a lip. And many congratulations to me.

"Candika, congratulations. I'm proud to recognize you." said Deny

"When you go back to Indonesia buy me by - by yes" said Rio

"It's true that, the keychain is not papa deh." said Ambar

I feel that my friends are very funny. But considering I've put the money aside. Yes the money given from the late Kak Arya. I'll buy a Swedish key chain. Of course for teachers and friends - my friends one school.

"I haven't left yet. Pray I feel right there. Later hopefully I have more money to buy by - by, heheeh" I said tempting them.

"We will always pray for you" they said compactly.

That afternoon, I was called to the school. The teacher and the Headmaster wanted to meet me.

"Good day, Mr. Buk." I said

"This is our star, Candika Kusuma. Congratulations son, you are very proud" said Bu Puji

"We're all proud of you" said Ms. Dwi, my homeroom teacher.

Turns out the school wanted to make a Thanksgiving for me. How happy I am, they all love me.

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The day after tomorrow is my departure. My mom looks so moody. I also approached my mother.

"Why Ma?" much

"Your day to Sweden. Krishna is still in America. Mama will be alone at home." said Mama then striped.

I hugged my mom too. I know how Mom feels. She will be left by her two children. I should have left after Krishna came home. But this is my departure.

"Ma, I've only been in Sweden for 2 months. One month later my brother came home." I said

"But within a month, you'll be alone" Mama said in tears.

I just kept quiet, what should I do. The other side I feel sorry for Mama. But on the other hand, my dreams are in plain sight. I also took a long breath.

"Ma, did I withdraw from the exchange scholarship." I said in tears.

My mom hugged and apologized.

"Sorry Mama, deck. Sorry my mom is being too selfish. You should go. Don't think about Mama. I'll be fine at home" said Mama

"What's a real mama?" much

"Mama bless you, son. Go away" said Mama

We hugged again. I feel the love from my mom. He also helped me pack.

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(Call from brother)

"Kakaaaak" I said excitedly

"Adiiiikku .. mamaaaa.. i miss you so much" said the older brother.

"Na, come home soon, your sister's going to Sweden. Mama will be lonely" said Mama

My mother complained to my sister. Mama told me I was leaving the day after tomorrow. I saw my mom complaining like a kid. I couldn't bear to laugh either.

"So let my mom not be lonely. I'd better take my sister-in-law home." I said

Mom rubbed my head. It makes my sister jealous.

"Mama cheated, why did the temple get kissed. Krishna why not?" ask brother

"Uuucch brother jealous .. eh brother there can not girlfriend?" much

"Little kids can't talk about girlfriends" said Brother.

After that, I asked my brother for his blessing. After all, brother was like father, brother, and also friend.

"Sister, don't you miss me? Brother went home to Indo, sister is already in Sweden." I asked

"What the hell are you talking about? Big brother is so dear to you." said Brother

The conversation tonight was warm and fun. I also saw my mom's eyes. He always expressed gratitude.

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This morning, I was busy at the market. There are a lot of people in my house too. We will give thanks and have a feast. As my thanksgiving and salvation. This is the tradition in my village. There's gonna be slack. Tradition with distributing rice tumpeng, please, side dishes, fruit, chicken shavings.

My village is also very happy. In a short time, there were 2 people who left for Foreign Affairs. What went was brother sister. There is a sense of haru, when many prayers are said. Mama also never stopped stripping.

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Today will be a historic day in my life. Me, mama, my brother Diana, Brother Bagus, Sekar, his parents Sekar. We all went to the airport. Of course, I was picked up by the Sekar family. There is an accompaniment from the Kodim Military Police.

"I'm very excited, Sek. Just the first time I was picked up by TNI gini barricades. You must be very cool, have a great father and care for you." I said

"Yes, if you're in Europe using fast train can be very sparse. Distance between countries is also not far." said Kak Bagus.

On the way to the airport. There are a lot of things we talk about. About our actions abroad. Devotion activities, learning, and talent interest activities that we will display.

20 Minutes later we arrived at Adi Sutjipto Airport. Haru's crying led to both of us leaving. Yes, I and Sekar depart from the same city but the destination is different countries.

We will fly to London and then to Manchester. I will fly to Stockholm. Yes it is the capital of Sweden.

"Safe flight to my two sisters. Brother will miss you very much." said Brother Bagus

"Take good care of yourself, you are far from your parents and siblings. Don't be arrogant and stay humble." message my mama

"Explore Europe while you have the chance." a message from his father Sekar.

We also say goodbye. Without looking back. I immediately stepped into the airport. I'm afraid if I look, I can't.

"Strong, we're going to split up into Qatar" I said

"Yes, you're good - yes Can. It's your first overseas trip, right?" ask Sekar.

We also got into the plane. We will be in transit in Jakarta. Then proceed to Qatar and go to the destination country. On the way to study this time. I was with 3 more friends. They are Dania, Marcel, and Gisel.

The organizer did provide a pick-up for us. So we don't have to worry. Our trip was about 1 full day. Departure Tuesday at 9:15 am until Stockholm on Tuesday at 04:15 am. Time is slower than Indonesia.

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(Until Qatar)

We arrived at Hamad International Airport. We will be in transit for 9 hours. On this occasion we will follow a short tour for 3 hours. Yes, Qatar Airways provides tour packages to passengers. We have to pay QAR 75 or equivalent to Rp 300,000.

"We will see the beauty of Doha" said Sekar

Yes, between us 8. Sekar is the most frequent person to LN. So he can be like our guide. Even he knows we have to do something during transit.

I bought 8 tickets for the tour.

"Gaes, we will visit 4 landmarks in Doha. You guys don't buy by - by first yeah. Just look - look and photos - just photos. If you want to shop right back home yes. But later we can try Middle Eastern food" said Sekar.

Qatar was the first country I visited Abroad. That includes bonuses. Hehehe, a bonus for having to transit here.

The 4 main landmarks of Doha City are

Souq Waqif as a place to shop for jewelry, spices and traditional art. The Pearl-Qatar, in this place scattered shops and restaurants. We can shop while eating typical middle eastern foods such as Machboos and Mathrooba. Museum of Islamic Art and Katara Cultural Village are very beautiful 

We finally got to the jewelry shopping mall. I was going to buy some jewelry. But Sekar said later when he came home. Then he invited us to go into one of the cafes. He wanted to introduce us to Middle Eastern food. We happened to have about 1 hour here.

"You can order the food here. There are special menus that are machboos, mathrooba, luqaimat, thared, kousha mashi, harees, saloona, and balaleet" said Sekar.

I looked at the menu - the menu. Sekar then explained each of the dishes.

Machboos or also known as Kabsa is rice cooked with spices. In order to taste more delicious, rice is added with a variety of meats such as fish, chicken, shrimp, lamb and even camel meat. Usually Qatari people add lemon juice to even spicy salsa served separately next to Machboos.

Mathrooba or Madrouba is rice cooked with butter, milk, and cardamom until it becomes porridge. Once ripe, Mathrooba is eaten with boiled chicken and beans.

Luqaimat is made from milk, butter, flour, sugar, turmeric, and cardamom. This mixture is then fried. Produce crispy snacks outside and soft inside. If you are a fan of sweet foods, Luqaimat is eaten by dipping into syrup or honey.

Thareed is often referred to as Arabic lasagna. This food is made from bread cooked with a mixture of vegetables, carrots, onions, potatoes, chicken, lamb, and tomato sauce. The bread is cooked at the bottom so that it absorbs all the ingredients and vegetables stored on it. Produces a soft and rich bread of aroma.

Kousa Mahshi is one of the favorite foods not only in Qatar but also in all Middle Eastern countries. Zucchini is filled with lamb meat that has been added with requested leaves and onions, before finally cooked in the oven and served still hot.

Harees are at first glance similar to porridge, only made from flour mixed with meat and butter.

Balaleet is a vermicelli cooked with sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric. Because of its ingredients, Balaleet has a sweet and savory taste. Coupled with a sprinkling of nuts make this sweet snack so it feels more delicious. In Qatar itself, Balaleet is used as a menu for breakfast, and because of its sweet taste, Balaleet is also often used as a dessert for dinner dishes.

Saloona is the most suitable food for spicy food enthusiasts. Saloona itself is a spicy meat cooked with tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and eggplants.

"We order everything, there are 8 menus. We'll be tipping each other." Dania suggested.

"Okay I agree" I said

We also ordered 8 typical Middle Eastern menus that Sekar has explained. Then we also asked for 8 empty plates for us to fill with the 8 menus. Among those 8 menus, my favorite is machboos.

The menu is very tempting, right?

Once satisfied, we returned to Hamad airport. Take a break in the lounge for a while. Then in 2 hours the four of us will go to Arlanda Airport, Sweden.

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