In the middle of the Danube, in the middle of Budapest, an island has been left green, trees and walking trails. A park. Nice, with shadow and people strolling around.
There was this big, amazing fountain at the southern tip of the island. It shot water into the air, in spirals and showers, ever-changing.
But the best thing was the shallow and narrow pool encircling the big fountain, meant for people to wet their feet. The water was freezing – and so extremely nice for my tired and worn feet. Such a sympathetic thing to do, when constructing this boasty fountain. To think of the tired tourists in need of a foot rest.
I met a hedgehog. And then he met a bunch of kids. After the first bout of shyness, he couldn’t get away fast enough.
Katja Malmborg 