Google Maps to the rescue??

How I got lost because of Food

A few weeks after I arrived in Canada for studies and resumed school, I decided to drop by at the Macdonalds’ restaurant closest to school. I had an afternoon class and I was supposed to take lunch, but I forgot to prepare something beforehand and I had run out of time, hence, the Macdonalds’ option. 🍩

I wasn’t very used to navigating the area, and there were lots of similar-looking streets and corners, though there were street signs of course. I decided to use Google Maps to locate the restaurant, and calculate how much time I had and whether I could make it.

I didn’t have a car yet, so I took a bus and a train. I got off at the stop closest to the restaurant, and with little difficulty, found my way there with Google maps and street signs. I got lunch and came out of the restaurant. But I didn’t know what direction to follow. You probably think ‘Why not go back the way you came?’ Right. Like I could remember that. If you are "directionally" challenged like I am, you’d probably understand. 😁I mean, the other day I couldn’t find the fruits section at a big store.

You could guess what I did next. I opened Google Maps - big mistake. I came out to a street, and started walking and walking, following, or thinking I was following the directions on the map. My location as shown on the app was very unstable, and that confused me further. Still using my Gmaps, I walked in circles for some minutes. 😭By this time I was already late for class. Fed up, I stopped a stranger and asked her for directions. And that was the end of it.😫

Moral Lesson- Do not always trust Google Maps. Sometimes ask people for directions.😵

Seun