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A Day Off and a Probable Week Off

I took a day off today. After waking up, I knew I wouldn't be able to focus and concentrate on my studies, so I jumped in the car and took a long drive through the Pilis Hills. I did this despite receiving Charlette's email yesterday in which she sent me a new task to complete as a preparatory exercise. I'm supposed to read, summarise and evaluate two articles using a maximum of 240-280 words. I read them, and they seem intriguing, so the topics, Endangered Species and Ecotourism, are an excellent basis for a short essay. Anyway, I'll give it some time to sink in first, and when I'm ready with my evaluation, I'll come back and write an essay.

The weather was beautiful today. When I crossed the Pilis Hills, despite the ongoing road works, I enjoyed the ride tremendously. Nature is blooming, the foliage is back on the trees, and greenness fills the horizon finally. It was a long ride, and it took me two hours to get back home, shopping and car wash included. It was good to leave the house, and Ági might be right when trying to persuade me to take a short holiday somewhere to disengage and replenish the batteries. It seems a good idea, but I'm unsure where to go. Iceland and England are far too expensive. What could I do in Helsinki or Turkey? Poland could work; however, their current stance in the bloody war in Ukraine makes this destination not quite appealing. Croatia might work, although I'm still unsure which part would be good to visit and spend a few days there. There is a town in Italy I'd love to see, but flying to Cattania and taking a long bus or train ride to get to Taormina makes me nervous. Such a long journey all alone. I think I'll stay home, focus on my English studies, and go on a longer ride occasionally - when my ears are steaming.
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