The sun beat against the platform concrete, making it bright enough that my eyes need to squint a bit. I sat on a long-board with my friend as we waited for my train to come. I was going to dare a solo adventure to a town a few villages away, so I could buy a … [Read More]
Stone Giants and Belonging to the Trees
I never knew trees could be that beautiful. They sprawled over the hills, interrupted by meadows of tall grass and wildflowers. Green in a dozen different shades, moving in the wind, shimmering in the evening light… zooming past me as I rode the train across a few villages. I smile as I take in this … [Read More]