It is cold

Arrive at the bus stop after the short walk

through the town. The bus will arrive in

seven minutes, according tothe orange letters on the notice board. Say a good morning to Dolores.

The river Isar is a rushing torrent today.

The snow during the past week has melted in

the lowlands, and the river has swollen. It

will be more so when the snow melts in the

mountains. It is cold.

The taxi driver approaches, and says

that, according to the signpost, that the bus

appears not to be coming. He says that he will

have to walk. Watch him as he walks over

the bridge over the swollen river.

Eventually, the bus No2 arrives. It's

route is slightly circuitous, it goes. via

the hospital. But the driver drives quickly,

Hurry through the station, pass the cafe,

avoid the Jehovas witnesses standing in

the way . Climb the granite stairs and

board the train, still standing at the platform.

so that now everything is back on time, as

it was.

But there has been no morning coffee.