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The Bulgarian Border Bonanza

May 11, 2011 by The Runaway Guide 9 Comments

It was a cool summers night and although the doors of the holding facility were open, the bars of my cell were asphyxiating. I couldn’t take being locked up. I just couldn’t take it. I desperately craved the freedom of the road again and I knew I had to escape.

I began talking with the guard on duty. Luckily for me, a 16 year old, he was also young, probably in his early 20’s. Surprisingly, I managed to convince him to let me outside for a smoke. There, on the steps of the jail, I could see the Turkish border and its offer of asylum from EU and Interpol warrants.

As I contemplated whether or not to runaway, I smoked a cigarette, then a second, then a third, a fourth, a fifth. With each cigarette, my heart raced faster and adrenaline surged through every cell of my body. It was like nothing I had ever felt before.

Half way through my sixth cigarette I stood up. Slowly I looked towards the guard. He was roughly two meters away, a safe distance. “Here we go” I thought. Before my mind could process what was going on, I had already sprinted across the road. Then, like a rabbit, I sprung 6 feet into the air and onto the 20 ft border fence. When I arrived on the other side, I found myself stuck in thick thorn bushes. Struggling like a animal stuck in a trap, I cried out in distress. I looked back. 6 officers had assembled. Their voices ferocious. Their guns drawn and pointing directly at me. A single shot rang out.

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Let Me Know What You Think!

  1. Miguel says

    March 11, 2013 at 4:21 am

    It’s like that series Locked Up Abroad. You should be on that show. So any news on me being able to hear the rest of this story?

    Reply
    • The Runaway Guide says

      March 11, 2013 at 6:49 pm

      Hahah, yea, a bit I guess. The rest of the story is going to be in the book! :)

      Reply
  2. maliboo says

    February 28, 2013 at 12:32 am

    why were you locked up?

    Reply
    • The Runaway Guide says

      March 3, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Long story! I’m working on writing it all down.

      Reply
  3. Ron | Active Planet Travels says

    March 16, 2012 at 5:43 am

    That’s intense! Can’t wait till your book is out!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Awesome!!!

    Reply
  5. Michael James says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    When is your book coming out? Ebook format? Hoping to hear the rest of this story very soon. These reads are better then half the travel stories I read out of the books at Barnes and noble.

    Reply
    • The Runaway Guide says

      September 21, 2011 at 2:26 am

      Thanks Michael, I really appreciate the compliments. Unfortunately it’s looking like its going to be a while. I’m chipping away at it though and will let you know when it’s ready.

      Reply
  6. Abdul Rab says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:26 am

    … and then…???

    Come on, you should complete the story please… :)

    Reply

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