Bird's eye view

We continue with the publication of the micro-stories of the second edition of the competition: High Altitude StoriesWe let you enjoy Jadwiga Graczyk's "A Bird's Eye View".

Bird's eye view

-by Jadwiga Graczyk

Run!

But how? Straight downhill? My stomach shrinks, the instructor pushes and shouts: Faster! I struggle against the current, my legs ignore me, as if in a nightmare. Suddenly my feet can no longer feel the ground... we're flying!

My face lights up with the biggest of smiles, my eyes sparkle with amazement.

We glide gently over hills and forests, admiring the spectacular turquoise glow of the reservoir and the majestic mountain backdrop.

Filled with emotion and peace at the same time, from above I recognise the path that evokes a painful landing... Suddenly I hear the voice of the instructor inviting me to "dance salsa".

Without expecting it, we start to spin around, the air blowing in my ears, the fright stops me from breathing. Finally, with relief, I realise that everything is under control. We land happily and I hear my own excited voice: Can we do it again?