Thank you for sharing. A lovely story. I have never had that exact experience but metaphorically I certainly have. There is always a way through these difficult situations in life. I hope I have learned not to panic but instead you trust that I will find my way.
Dawn, I’m glad the metaphor resonated with you. I’m always struck by how life situations require individual, nuanced solutions or adaptations. Thank you!
First of all, Priya, what a gorgeous, beautifully-told story. Such a lovely combination of childhood memories - so amazing to imagine the part the railway played in shaping thoughts and ideas - and travelogue/adventure. I took the kindness of strangers as the heart of the tale … perhaps that’s what I always seek out? Also, a reinforcement … JoJo and I are ‘planning’ our autumn rail travels. We are super keen to ‘let it all unfold’ … that’s a big shift for us, to let go of plans and the need for certainty, to encourage the unexpected by removing guide rails and barriers. I’m sure I’ll write about that … way more likely that I will having read this piece. Have a fab week. Barrie
Barrie, thank you! These were such interesting experiences because it made me aware of the near- constant paradoxes such as personal vs impersonal. And the train is such a rich symbol! Your fall plans sound amazing. My husband and I are thinking of doing a rail trip but probably next year.
I am so excited to have rail travel as a backdrop for my writing later this year. Would you and your husband be travelling in Europe or further afield. JoJo tells me about the South Korean rail trip she did (I think it was Seoul to Busan) and it feeds the imagination for a Far East trip. I shall be picking up some Paul Theroux books soon to fuel the fire. Thinking about how to write interesting travelogues that capture both the personal and the wider regional interests intrigues me. I hope to become better at observing and note taking as I go. I’ll be watching out for your emerging plans. B
“In that moment of confusion and anxiety, it felt like the train, my old nemesis, had finally bested me.” —- those damn trains!
This was a wonderful story, Priya. I’m so happy to hear that old woman helped you out. And I was also pleased to see, (as we discussed in an another recent post) that you don’t draw any near conclusions. :)
Thank you for sharing. A lovely story. I have never had that exact experience but metaphorically I certainly have. There is always a way through these difficult situations in life. I hope I have learned not to panic but instead you trust that I will find my way.
Dawn, I’m glad the metaphor resonated with you. I’m always struck by how life situations require individual, nuanced solutions or adaptations. Thank you!
First of all, Priya, what a gorgeous, beautifully-told story. Such a lovely combination of childhood memories - so amazing to imagine the part the railway played in shaping thoughts and ideas - and travelogue/adventure. I took the kindness of strangers as the heart of the tale … perhaps that’s what I always seek out? Also, a reinforcement … JoJo and I are ‘planning’ our autumn rail travels. We are super keen to ‘let it all unfold’ … that’s a big shift for us, to let go of plans and the need for certainty, to encourage the unexpected by removing guide rails and barriers. I’m sure I’ll write about that … way more likely that I will having read this piece. Have a fab week. Barrie
Barrie, thank you! These were such interesting experiences because it made me aware of the near- constant paradoxes such as personal vs impersonal. And the train is such a rich symbol! Your fall plans sound amazing. My husband and I are thinking of doing a rail trip but probably next year.
I am so excited to have rail travel as a backdrop for my writing later this year. Would you and your husband be travelling in Europe or further afield. JoJo tells me about the South Korean rail trip she did (I think it was Seoul to Busan) and it feeds the imagination for a Far East trip. I shall be picking up some Paul Theroux books soon to fuel the fire. Thinking about how to write interesting travelogues that capture both the personal and the wider regional interests intrigues me. I hope to become better at observing and note taking as I go. I’ll be watching out for your emerging plans. B
“In that moment of confusion and anxiety, it felt like the train, my old nemesis, had finally bested me.” —- those damn trains!
This was a wonderful story, Priya. I’m so happy to hear that old woman helped you out. And I was also pleased to see, (as we discussed in an another recent post) that you don’t draw any near conclusions. :)