It is, by any means wonderful to be back in Sweden, I met friends I have not seen for ages, some I had a proper talk with and some I just passed a few words with at a bar. It is all good. Outside the snow is knee deep on our lawn, it is almost crisp cold, at least at night and the fridge is, contrary to the one I had in Tbilisi, always filled with foods I have not seen for eight months.
Yet the differences between life here and in Georgia are puzzling. I just had a short talk to my parents about security. I feel that insecurity, even though it might bring loads of negative effects can have a positive effect on people’s behavior. I know people in Tbilisi who work full time and write a thesis at the same time sleeps four hours a night and still transmits energy. There is something about struggling and dreams that I feel I loose when I’m back here. I have it all, I don’t need much more. I feel more positive and energetic in an environment that has fundamental problems than one where most things are provided. Sure, I can always go back home, like now and feel the security my fellow Georgians might lack occasionally, that is a big difference. I could be and might actually be a tourist just enjoying that things are cheap and easy going, but I don’t think so.
There is so much creativity among the people in Georgia, I get inspired. I have very creative friends in Sweden as well but I never get the same kick out of walking down a street in any town in Sweden. I see thing that could be done everywhere, and there is actually a possibility to do things it feels like. There are so many directions in which Georgia might develop that I feel I need to stay a bit longer to find out just a bit more, it is great!
Related posts:
- Magnum A new photo book about Georgia just came out. It...
- stockholm sweden It took me some time to decide whether going back...
- Back in Georgia It strikes me, as I walk to the office along...
- brother to bother After a week full of exploring the city and its...
- Hectic days Last days before going back to Sweden over christmas are...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
and that is exactly how I feel about Georgia, it is impossible not to love…
Hey Erik, i’m Orla, the couchsurfers of Padua . . . after a long time I give again a look to your website and I understand that now you are back in your home country. I read some of your words and I see that you met some things of magic in your travel, some things that fill your mind of energy and vitality. I little bit sorry that you didn’t finished your project but i’m sure that this country, Georgia, gave you new life and knowledges. Actually i’m in Nijmegen, but i remember that day of ours meeting also with Guido, and we was really happy to host another bike travel . . . I wish you to continue this travel , specially i your mind, never stop to pedal!!!!
ciaoooooooooooooooooo