Best time Quote by Willie Robertson
““Willie and I are both pretty directionally challenged, so we spent most of our time lost. We would jump in a bus that seemed to be going in the right direction and end up having to walk for miles to get back to town. We were both super skinny from all the walking when we got back, despite the good Italian food we ate while we were there. We had the best time, but there were a few scary moments, as well. One night we were sleeping on the train heading to Barcelona, Spain. We were traveling through the south of France and a group of thieves were on the train. Willie was sleeping with his feet on the door, so every time they would try to open the door he would wake up and they would run off. One time, he didn’t feel the door open and the thieves grabbed the backpack of one of the girls who was traveling with us. Willie jumped up and started chasing them through the train! They dropped the backpack, but Willie kept chasing them through a couple of cars. I was standing there thinking, “What’s going to happen if he catches them!” Luckily, Willie had that same thought, gave up the chase, and came back to our car. He didn’t sleep the rest of the night; he just sat up and protected us. What a man!””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Adventures of Willie and I, Travel Memoir, 2020
A tale of misadventures abroad where poor sense of direction leads to unexpected challenges, but loyalty and quick thinking keep friends safe.
In simple terms: Getting lost together tests and and courage.
Stay alert and protect companions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- road trips
- train travel
- nighttime vigilance
- unexpected theft
- group safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you act if a friend fell asleep during danger?
- What does this story teach about vigilance?
Reliance on a single protector can be risky if they become exhausted.