Man, what a day! Seriously, I’m still buzzing from it. So, I’m an arborist, right? And today, I was in Bystrzyca-Kłodzka, this little gem in Poland. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out. It’s got these crazy old buildings, like, straight outta a fairy tale. The streets? Oh man, don’t get me started on the streets!
So, I roll up to the main square, Rynek, and it’s packed. Like, people everywhere. I’m just trying to do my job, you know? Climbing trees, checking for pests, all that jazz. But then, bam! I see this massive oak on ul. Kłodzka. It’s like the king of trees, all majestic and stuff. But it’s got this huge crack in it. I’m like, “No way, not on my watch!”
I start climbing, and let me tell ya, I’m not a fan of heights. My heart’s racing, and I’m thinking, “What if I fall? What if I land on some tourist?” But I push through. I’m up there, and the view? Wow. You can see the whole town. The mountains in the background, the old castle peeking through the trees. It’s breathtaking.
But then, outta nowhere, I hear this loud crash. I look down, and some dude just knocked over a whole cart of pierogi! I mean, come on! Who does that? I’m up in the tree, and I can’t help but laugh. The guy’s face is priceless. He’s like, “Oh no, my precious dumplings!”
So, I’m up there, trying to save this tree, and I’m cracking up about the pierogi disaster. I finally get down, and I’m covered in dirt and tree sap. But I’m feeling good, you know? I saved the oak!
Then, I head over to ul. 1 Maja for a quick bite. I’m starving. I grab a zapiekanka from this little stand. It’s like a Polish pizza on a baguette. So good! I’m munching away, and I see this old lady feeding pigeons. She’s got this whole flock around her, and I’m thinking, “Man, I need that kind of love in my life.”
But then, I notice a group of kids playing soccer nearby. They’re kicking the ball around, and one of them accidentally sends it flying right at the old lady! I’m like, “Oh no, not the pigeons!” But she just laughs and shouts, “Nice shot, kid!” I’m dying. This lady’s got spirit!
After that, I decide to take a stroll down ul. Słowiańska. It’s a quiet street, lined with these cute little houses. I love it. But then, I see this guy trying to parallel park. And let me tell ya, it’s a disaster. He’s in and out, in and out. I’m standing there, just watching, and I can’t help but shout, “Dude, just give it up!”
Finally, he gets it right, and I’m like, “See? Not so hard!” He gives me this look like I’m crazy. Maybe I am. But hey, it’s Bystrzyca-Kłodzka! You gotta have fun, right?
As the sun starts to set, I head back to my truck. I’m exhausted but happy. This town, man, it’s got a vibe. The mountains, the history, the people. It’s all so alive. I can’t wait to come back.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of trees, pierogi, and a whole lotta laughs. Bystrzyca-Kłodzka, you’ve got my heart!