A train moment

I find that Yoalin is not only about the destinations we reach but also how we reach them, the means of transport. This is why I want to share a train moment. In my trip to Switzerland, I was sitting opposite a girl who was lying across the double seat using her backpack as a pillow and looking out the window, just the way we would lie on a couch and watch TV at home. I did the same, and found myself surprisingly comfortable reading my book and taking glances at the sunshining nature outside. Soon, we started talking about our lives and interests. We travelled together for more than 3 hours. It was a truly beautiful and cosy trip. She was a musician, and in the end, she gave me a postcard with her band to follow on Instagram. I gave her a chocolate I had in my backpack. Her band travels a lot around central Europe, giving small concerts, and we said we might meet again. I am not really a fan of pictures, so there is no depiction of us in the train, but this vibey pic reminds me of these spontaneous moments.

~ Ioanna Terzi

PS1: Sorry to spoil it if you expected a romantic outcome, there’s no spicy ending
PS2: This contest is a great initiative, I don’t think I would have put this memory into words otherwise.