In a few hours, I will be on the bus once again. After much trundling, I will walk up the Motovun hill. But I can already feel the welcome of my house and home.

Addendum (November 29, 2014)

Everything went as I envisaged but for a few welcome exceptions. To begin with, Rudi Handjal waited for me by the bridge leading to Motovun, where the bus driver dropped me off. So, I did not have to walk up the hill. Instead, Rudi gave me a ride. Also, the two of us walked first to Benjamin’s, where the whole Pahović family was assembled by the fireplace. The welcome was warm indeed. I dashed home to turn on the central heating, and I returned to Benjamin’s for a tasty dinner, which I shared with Rudi. By the time I came home for the second time, it was indeed welcoming. For it was warm, warm. All in all, it is good to be back in Motovun. My house and home, as I envisaged before yesterday’s bus ride from Zagreb.