Journal

Three useful kinds of attention

Observation 01

Look behind you

A route rarely looks the same in reverse. Turning around from time to time makes the return leg familiar before it begins.

Observation 02

Write down the ordinary parts

The unusual moment survives on its own. The name of the station, the temperature and the last open café usually do not.

Observation 03

Leave a margin

A good plan contains enough empty time for one wrong turn and one place that deserves a longer stop.