When riding, very often, I let myself wonder someplace without having a clue as to where am I going. I like the surprise and 'half lost' feeling that this creates for me, usually. There is an additional level of freedom in not knowing what is in front of you or where will you be wandering off to. An adventurous dimension of exploration that can only be matched by an ecstatic notion of living in the present moment. That one, I love, too.
A decision to ride through a park is often a wrong one but this time it happens to be a legitimate choice because the narrow stretch of walkway is actually a road for people who live on the other side of the park. Hope they'll not mind a slow and mindful rider who doesn't feel like parting from his engine. A park keeper gives me a look but it's more of a: 'I like your ride.' than 'What are you doing here?' Guess, I'm safe. ;-)
The rundown mansion at the far side of the park catches my attention. The facade hasn't been fixed for at least half a century. The mansion belonged to several noble families in its centuries-long existence. I have no clue to whom it belongs now. It must have been a gem of its time, now only a sorry display of poor human virtue.
It always saddens me to see something this. The stuccos are almost completely gone, the wall is broken in many places, total negligence of mice and men. Many mansions were left to the tooth of time, especially during the 'brave' period of communist rule under Belgrade regime. The red asses couldn't care less for heritage from capitalist times because 'the bright dawn of communism' was to be built. Such a primitive and ghastly attitude was coming from an overly prejudicial point of view that was very much in, at the time.
My curiosity is quite eagerly awaiting its satisfaction, so let's leave the bike right here and bravely walk in. Hopefully, I'll not be jumped at, as a welcoming hail from a local dope club committee.
But, then again, even if I do, wouldn't that be an awesome story to tell?
Enjoy your day! :-)
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