This paragraph could have been written about JoJo and I:
"We came to travel later in life; our nest is empty and our birds have flown, and so we are flying too. But we are not bucket list travellers - we have no desire to rush from place to place. We linger longer, content to stay a few days, to spend “a lot of time in one place instead of a little time in many”. One night, after a couple of days’ exploring, of seeing this city in different lights - the grey fog, the pink sunrise, the golden glow of sunset - we talk about slow travel, and how we like to engage with whatever world we find ourselves in. We find ourselves wanting to connect, going to the same restaurant because we like the food and the people, going to the same café and grocery store, striking up conversations, looking for opportunities to test our language skills. Our story, our adventure, is not plotted in advance (aside from train travel and accommodation), but unfolds with possibility each day."
Let us know when you are in Europe next and we'll make sure we turn up to seek out the small cafe with the not-very-smiley owner with you!
Thank you! And when we make it to Europe next, we'll certainly get in touch. It'll be a while though - have to start saving all over again! We think the Italian Alps might be next.
It's lovely to connect with others who have that same appreciation of soaking in the atmosphere rather than ticking boxes. Some say you see less, I would say we see (and feel) more. I guess it all comes down to what you want from travel.
Love the interplay of images and texts here, Monique. Black and white looks terrific.
Thank you, Ann. I have so many photos in colour that I could have shared, but I felt that the B&W suited that theme of looking back.
It does! Enjoyed your latest post too. Makes me want to pack my suitcase and explore some old European cities...
This is gorgeous, Monique.
This paragraph could have been written about JoJo and I:
"We came to travel later in life; our nest is empty and our birds have flown, and so we are flying too. But we are not bucket list travellers - we have no desire to rush from place to place. We linger longer, content to stay a few days, to spend “a lot of time in one place instead of a little time in many”. One night, after a couple of days’ exploring, of seeing this city in different lights - the grey fog, the pink sunrise, the golden glow of sunset - we talk about slow travel, and how we like to engage with whatever world we find ourselves in. We find ourselves wanting to connect, going to the same restaurant because we like the food and the people, going to the same café and grocery store, striking up conversations, looking for opportunities to test our language skills. Our story, our adventure, is not plotted in advance (aside from train travel and accommodation), but unfolds with possibility each day."
Let us know when you are in Europe next and we'll make sure we turn up to seek out the small cafe with the not-very-smiley owner with you!
Fabulous travelogue.
Thank you! And when we make it to Europe next, we'll certainly get in touch. It'll be a while though - have to start saving all over again! We think the Italian Alps might be next.
It's lovely to connect with others who have that same appreciation of soaking in the atmosphere rather than ticking boxes. Some say you see less, I would say we see (and feel) more. I guess it all comes down to what you want from travel.
I love the Paul Theroux quote:
“Tourists don't know where they've been, travellers don't know where they're going.”. We would rather be travellers, always!
That is a great quote!
Super beautiful storytelling and also photos!!!
Thank you! I have so many gorgeous in colour but felt that the black and whites suited the series.
I love the dark mood of the b&w
Me too. I saw an incredible B&W photo series while in Frankfurt. Some of the photos brought tears to my eyes.