we hiked in the rain today. reminded me so much of the alps trip last year. through villages and lakes up through the forest to a monestary. we ate pork on the bone with potato balls and fabulous gravy. dark beer next to the window with lace curtains and i feel so relaxed here. my friend and i have said few words today, only a nod toward this tree with the knotted trunk, this house made of stone so old with the flowers spilling from every window. a hmm of agreement, a smile. i love this comfort that comes with a month of traveling together. it's a rhthym now. peaceful.

my camera and phone were stolen out of my friends' car in barcelona. you will not see here pictures of these moments i treasure. of my face, eyes down and smiling in this orange dress. of my messy hair blowing and the coast of spain behind me. of old buildings with colored shutters six and seven high, taken from the moving bus. of one shoe walking, taken by accident, at the gaudi plaza. of the four of us laughing at lunch outside with horchata. and here in munich, in the center of the city, in the gardens, at the top of the tall church tower, where you can see the apls, i took pictures maybe only for myself. the sun through leaves on laughing faces at the beer garden. so many conversations around this fountain next to the state opera. the churches.


it is ok now somehow, to collect these pieces only for myself. my eyes are thirsty still, drinking as much as possible, and thinking ahead to what's next.