This adventure takes place during the week of the SXM Festival, that electro festival that attracts the whole world to our little pebble! It was a lively evening at the bar where I was working. Laughter was rife, and glasses were clinking. Quite a few customers were already in party mode, wearing flashy outfits. At the counter, a trio of Canadians were having a blast, bursting with energy and good humor, and it put a smile on my face.
As I was preparing my cocktails, I overheard them talking: they were trying to find their way to the SXM Festival, lost and unfamiliar with the island. Curious, I approached them. “If you'd like, I'm off duty in an hour. I live not far from the festival and I'm looking for a stop to get home. I can show you the way if you take me with you!”
They exchanged knowing glances, all excited by my proposal. “Great! Shot tour to celebrate!” cried one of them, a big guy with luminous necklaces that made his neck look huge, and a smile that lit up the whole room. So we decided to meet up after my shift.
An hour later, after tidying up the bar and saying goodbye to my colleagues, I went out to meet them. They were waiting for me, impatient, in front of their rented Picanto made in SXM. I settled into the back seat, ready to be their guide to the festival.
On the road, it was a laugh-fest! They told hilarious anecdotes about their adventures, such as when one of them spilled his drink while trying to make a toast. Each story was funnier than the last, and I couldn't stop laughing out loud.
As we approached the party venue, I pointed them in the right direction, and they enthusiastically followed my directions. “We're almost there, it's just over there!” I told them, pointing down the road.
As they arrived, they exchanged mysterious glances, conspiratorial looks on their faces. “To thank you for being our impromptu guide, we have a surprise for you!” launched the driver with a big smile. I looked at them, intrigued. And then their response left me speechless: they offered me entry to the festival! “We can't leave you like this, you have to come with us!” I was overjoyed and a little surprised by this gesture. I, who was simply looking for a stop to get home, finally landed in an invitation to a night of music and good humor.
It's amazing how a small conversation can lead to unforgettable experiences. Who would have thought that a hitchhiker's request would lead me to dance at the SXM Festival, surrounded by new friends and the electrifying energy of the music?
See you soon for new adventures in the Hitchhiker's Kronicle...