An alright start
SLOVENIA | Thursday, 15 May 2014 | Views [109] | Scholarship Entry
I'll never forget the day that I was waiting so long. My friends were waiting for me in front of train station. Maria and Nenad, I could see excitement in their eyes. Train was leaving at 7 pm. We get in and train started to move. Our trip to Maribor in Slovenia and Sigur Ros concert began. Maria put her headphones and started to listen music, Nenad fell asleep.Our adventure started. My seat was near the window, I like sitting near the window, it has a best view so I can observe. I really love trains. Motion always fascinated me, to a person sitting inside a moving train, everything inside the train appears to be at rest, while the trees, buildings, fields outside the train appear to be running past the train in opposite direction. I thought a lot, I knew that something is waiting for me, I was filled with yearning. Soon after I fell asleep and slept all the way to Belgrade where we took a train for Maribor. After twelve hours we finally arrived. It was colder then in Montenegro although it was late august. We took a taxi to our hostel and checked in. Room was great with light green walls and blue carpet and it was really calming. Beds were under the roof windows which I really liked. Maria proposed going out for sightseeing. We walked through area and it seemed very nice. City was small but it had everything that you could need. People were very nice, they recommended us good restaurant where we eat best meal in my life. After that we went to the one open bar and there were pillows and small tables on the grass. I really liked it. Tomorrow was concert time. We arrived at the city hall. While standing in line for tickets I could see many interesting people. We got tickets and get in. Concert started with local band called Melodrom. They were nice, female vocal was very beautiful and dreamy. Soon after they appeared. I could see Jonsi and hear him. They started with a song called '' An alright start ''. Many thoughts were running through my head. Me and all this people staring at the stage like time has stopped. Like we become all one heart who beats only for their music. Energy was flowing through me, I could feel it. First song ended and I stood calm starring at the sky, tear was rolling down my cheek. Tear which was carrying story not about sadness but about happiness, and enjoyment that I felt. It could express what I couldn't with words. My friends noticed and they hugged me. It's good to be loved. Thank you Jonsi, thank you Maribor.
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