I Have Something to Say

I am enjoying some free days for my Easter holidays now. This year I am not taking a trip anywhere, and I am really enjoying it. I have my books (Tolkien's Silmarillion is such a great book to get lost in) my walks, my Chinese studies.

Days pass, I don't know which date it is today, or which day of the week, and I really like it. I love the feeling of time as a continuum. Even if I am not fond of the idea of a linear time and see it more like a circle. But that's another story.

Only something is missing. Those of you who know me, you know what it is.

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Mugin16 · 46-50, M

From the photos you post, there must be some very beautiful walks in the area you live.

Cierzo · M

There are not wild forests here. It is quite a dry area. But I like the fact that nature here is not breathtaking. The sight of an olive tree or some wild flowers growing is enough to make me feel good. I don't need cascades or green pastures.

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

@Cierzo: Yes, I have noticed that Spain is quite dry apart from its Atlantic coast. Is your area depopulating?

Cierzo · M

@Mugin16: It has never been really populated. It gained population in the last decade due to immigration but now it is slowly starting to depopulate again.

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

@Cierzo: That is the fate of many rural areas around the world but it is not necessarily a bad one.

Cierzo · M

@Mugin16: Agree. But I have the feeling this fate may change. Cities are likely to become more insecure

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

@Cierzo: Yes, I agree. It will be safer to live in the countryside. I think also that people who live in rural areas are in general less stressed and happier.