Pondering in Poland: A Night Stroll

Last night, I decided to go out for a short walk in the area surrounding our dorm. I went out to buy more teabags as the main purpose but also felt like getting outside for some fresh air. I have never lived in such a large concrete block building before. Our room is located on the 3rd floor, there is 7 floors in total, -1 to 5. I find the long corridors and the lack of windows a little confined sometimes so I feel like I need to go outside. I decided to take some photographs along the way and write down some creative thoughts in the form of haiku poems as a new way of sharing how a particular place makes me feel.

They lock and padlock the main gate around 8.30/9pm, this seems a little early but I think it may be for security reasons. Therefore, I had to walk along an enclosed passageway to be able to exit the dorm grounds. I walked along and down the street where the corner shop is situated, it was closed so I followed the street around. I spotted a '6-23 Delikatesy' sign so I knew this shop would still be open. I found tea soon enough and also bought some iced tea, I had intended to get orange juice but it was a bit expensive compared to Aldi where we have recently been doing our food shopping.

After exiting the shop, I walked up the street a little but could only spot a petrol station and bus stop, it seemed to lead to a larger more direct road. I turned around and walked left down a street, observing a supermarket I hadn't seen before and a children's play park. I also saw another University and some restaurants. I may go back during the day another time to have a clearer look.

The night air was fairly cold but not freezing, it wasn't icy but I could almost sense that it may snow soon. It ended up snowing this morning before and as we were walking to University. I tried to stick to lit up areas and didn't walk too far because I didn't want to appear lost. It was an enjoyable walk, aiding my inspiration and helped me to be more able to get on with some work when I got back to the dorm. I intend to walk more at night as I found I spotted things I hadn't seen before and I was clearly seeing things in a different light... an illuminated light from the street lamps and car headlights.