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今日は休暇をとって家族で鉄道博物館に行ってきた。
I took a paid vacation and visited the railway museum with my family.
先週、出張の途中に通りかかったときには、とても混雑していたので心配していたが、それは杞憂だった。平日というのが功を奏したのか、かなり空いていた。
I had noticed it was crowded when I passed by during a business trip last week, so I was concerned. However, it turned out to be unnecessary worry as it wasn’t crowded on a weekday.
長男でも楽しめるミニ電車の乗車に当選したり、ジオラマ模型の走行会も数分待つだけでいい席を確保することができた。
We were fortunate to win tickets for my son to ride a miniature train that he could operate himself. We also secured front-row seats to watch the railroad diorama with only a short wait.
また、往復の新幹線も指定席で快適に移動できた。長男は、初めての新幹線の乗車に驚いていて、反対方向へ向かう列車とすれ違うたびに、声を上げて喜んでいた。
Additionally, we reached the museum by Shinkansen, and it was my son’s first time riding it. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was thrilled every time we passed trains traveling in the opposite direction.
FIREができれば、こういった生活が毎日できるんだな、と感じる一方で、普段の仕事があるからこそ楽しめるなとも思った。
This outing reminded me that when I achieve financial independence, I will have the freedom to visit places my family and I desire. Conversely, it is because of my work that I am able to fully appreciate and enjoy these holidays.
To be continued.
