Hatching
Letting my mind wander…Work in progress. Continue reading Hatching
Day 5: Road Ingredients
My tent has sunk. I abandon it minutes before it is too late. Me and my belongings turn into a bulky drop of rain which slids from Orzechowo back to Gdynia. Time to arrange my coming home…It’s impossible to buy a coach ticket at the station cause there is no station any more. All should … Continue reading Day 5: Road Ingredients
Day 4: When I First Saw the Sea
My mother used to tell me about the day she first saw the sea. It was in her teens. She was so thrilled that she ran into the water with all her clothes on. I used to remember her story but didn’t have mine until today. I saw the sea today and it made me … Continue reading Day 4: When I First Saw the Sea
Day 3: Strawberry Sunset
I don’t know where I am going to sleep tonight – this thought wakes me up today. I am excited but also nervously focused. I breakfast with my friends. I am offered strawberries but I refuse. Then, I leave. After three transport changes and a few encounters with people who don’t know the way but … Continue reading Day 3: Strawberry Sunset
Day 2: Well of Sounds
I wake up in a well of sounds: birds, car engines and radio. I am wearing a tent dress. It makes me feel exposed to everything around me and I like it. To go with my outfit are: no makeup, no shoes, no plan. I celebrate the richness of nothing. More and more tents are … Continue reading Day 2: Well of Sounds
Day 1: Music of the Road
The white cotton blouse is all sweaty especially under the backpack. It’s such a relief when the coach driver finally takes it from me and puts it in the cargo hold. On boarding the bus I am welcomed by a wailing child. I sit down, choose to ignore the crying and smile. The sun is … Continue reading Day 1: Music of the Road
Road Princess Series
Hi, I’d like to invite you to the first part of “Road Princess Series”. I am a traveller. Nothing has formed me more than moving with my mind open. The first part is about my recent 5-day trip to Orzechowo and it consists of 5 posts which will be published daily starting tomorrow at 2 … Continue reading Road Princess Series
