Am I dreaming? No, better, I'm living the dream!

     I'm speechless, and words will not be enough to describe what impression a day, spent in Cinque Terre, left on me. Yet, I want to tell everyone about it.

     I used to think I am a big-city girl, but after this trip I now prefer small towns, escaping crowds and getting off tourist paths and being in nature. The trails from one village to another led me along vineyards, olive gardens, cacti, orange and lemon trees, along rustling bushes where birds and lizards hide, along houses of wild cats. While the air in villages smelled of just washed linen, at some places on the hill freshly mowed grass smelled. I exchanged greetings with people who came towards me and wanted to smile all the time.

     (I want to remark that I'm enjoying +19 degrees, sunrays on my skin, walking in short sleeves (in January!!) while my hometown is covered in clouds and freezes in -10 degrees. Haha.)

     I can call this as mine Camino Santiago. Left alone on the path, I thought over many things and came to revelations. I didn't think about difficulties I have went through; on the contrary, only good memories were in my head.

     I'm in awe of Creator's job. One thing is heavenly landscapes that take my breath away. I'm happy to be alive, to be on this planet and see how beautiful it is. I had feeling that I own the world. Yet, I felt so tiny at the bottom of the mountain, that my head was spinning. I have used all adjectives I know, admiring landscapes, when I speak of them.

     I am also moved by how accurately I am settled in the right place at the right time and with right people. I am grateful for the opportunities I am given. I thank myself I didn't give up at the first difficulties and stayed. Like a good, old quote says: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." Time here has been beneficial to me. The place where I am staying does good to me. And people - some people are gold. Keep them close to you and never lose them!

     I have learnt to not get affected by the weather. I mean, not only bad weather can ruin your day. Also a very good, sunny day has power to make you feel miserable if you don't spend it all outdoors or stay in the city. It's okay if you don't feel like doing anything in the best day weather-wise. Another sunny day will come. I have learnt to stop and take a moment to look around. I have learnt to smile and say hello to strangers.

     I will return as a different person - more positive, more life loving. I will be healed. I am happy.