U subotu ujutru, Marko se probudio ranije nego obično. Sunce je već sijalo kroz prozor njegove male sobe. Marko je protegao ruke i rekao sebi: „Danas želim da napravim mali izlet.“ Već nedeljama je radio mnogo i osećao je da mu treba promena. Prvo je skuvao kafu i seo za sto u kuhinji. Dok je pio kafu, razmišljao je gde bi mogao da ide. Sombor mu je bio najbliži grad, samo četrdesetak minuta autobusom. Grad je bio poznat po velikim drvoredima i mirnim ulicama. Marku se to dopalo – nije voleo gužvu. Oko devet sati Marko je izašao iz kuće, zaključao vrata i krenuo ka autobuskoj stanici. Vazduh je bio svež, ali prijatan. Na ulicama je bilo malo ljudi jer je još rano jutro. Kada je stigao na stanicu, autobus je već čekao. Marko je kupio kartu i ušao. U autobusu je bilo pet-šest putnika. Svi su sedeli tiho i gledali kroz prozor. Marko je seo pored prozora i pustio muziku na telefonu. Dok je autobus napuštao Apatin, Marko je video Dunav u daljini i nekoliko čamaca usidrenih blizu obale. Kada je stigao u Sombor, grad je bio miran i sunčan. Marko je krenuo prema glavnom trgu. Ulice su bile široke i pune visokih drveća. Lagano je šetao i posmatrao stare zgrade sa lepim fasadama. Primetio je malu pekaru iz koje se širio miris svežeg peciva. Ušao je i kupio jednu kiflu i jogurt. Nakon doručka, Marko je rešio da poseti gradski park. Park je bio ogroman, sa dugim stazama i mnogo klupa. Na jednoj klupi sedela je starija žena i čitala knjigu. Na travi su se igrala dva psa. Marko je seo na klupu i malo odmarao. Uživao je u tišini i zelenilu. Posle pola sata, odlučio je da obiđe i Muzej u Somboru. Muzej nije bio velik, ali je imao zanimljive slike i stare predmete iz ovog regiona. Marku se posebno svidela slika konja u galopu. Podsetila ga je na detinjstvo, kada je često išao kod dede na selo. Kada je izašao iz muzeja, Marko je osetio da je ogladneo. Pronašao je mali restoran u jednoj tihoj ulici. Seo je za sto napolju i naručio supu i piletinu sa krompirom. Hrana je bila jednostavna, ali ukusna. Dok je jeo, gledao je kako ljudi prolaze – neki žure, neki šetaju polako, a neki vode decu u kolicima. Popodne je polako dolazilo, i Marko je odlučio da se vrati kući. Vratio se na autobusku stanicu i uskoro stigao autobus za Apatin. U povratku je bio umoran, ali zadovoljan. Gledao je kroz prozor, razmišljajući kako mu je ovaj mali izlet mnogo prijao. Kada je ušao u svoj stan, Marko je skinuo jaknu, seo na krevet i nasmejao se. „Trebalo je ovo da uradim ranije,“ rekao je sam sebi. Nakon toga je uključio laganu muziku, otvorio prozor i pustio da svež vazduh uđe u sobu. Veče je stiglo brzo. Marko je napravio čaj od kamilice, seo u fotelju i zapisao u svoj dnevnik kratak opis dana. Osećao je da je vikend konačno počeo kako treba – mirno, jednostavno i bez stresa.
Weekend in Sombor On Saturday morning, Marko woke up earlier than usual. The sun was already shining through the window of his small room. Marko stretched his arms and said to himself, “Today I want to take a small trip.” For weeks he had been working a lot and felt that he needed a change. First he made coffee and sat at the table in the kitchen. While drinking his coffee, he thought about where he could go. Sombor was the closest city, only about forty minutes by bus. The city was known for its long tree-lined streets and quiet atmosphere. Marko liked that – he did not like crowds. Around nine o’clock Marko left the house, locked the door, and walked to the bus station. The air was fresh but pleasant. There were few people on the streets because it was still early morning. When he arrived at the station, the bus was already waiting. Marko bought a ticket and got in. There were five or six passengers on the bus. Everyone sat quietly and looked out the window. Marko sat by the window and played music on his phone. As the bus left Apatin, Marko saw the Danube in the distance and several boats anchored near the shore. When he arrived in Sombor, the city was calm and sunny. Marko walked toward the main square. The streets were wide and full of tall trees. He walked slowly and looked at the old buildings with beautiful façades. He noticed a small bakery from which the smell of fresh pastry was coming. He went inside and bought a roll and a yogurt. After breakfast, Marko decided to visit the city park. The park was huge, with long paths and many benches. On one bench sat an elderly woman reading a book. Two dogs were playing on the grass. Marko sat on a bench and rested a bit. He enjoyed the silence and the greenery. Half an hour later, he decided to visit the museum in Sombor as well. The museum wasn’t large, but it had interesting paintings and old objects from the region. Marko especially liked a painting of a galloping horse. It reminded him of his childhood, when he often visited his grandfather in the countryside. When he left the museum, Marko felt hungry. He found a small restaurant in a quiet street. He sat at a table outside and ordered soup and chicken with potatoes. The food was simple but tasty. While he ate, he watched people passing by—some in a hurry, some walking slowly, and some pushing baby strollers. The afternoon was slowly approaching, and Marko decided to return home. He went back to the bus station, and soon a bus for Apatin arrived. On the way back he was tired but content. He looked out the window, thinking about how much this small trip helped him relax. When he entered his apartment, Marko took off his jacket, sat on the bed, and smiled. “I should have done this earlier,” he said to himself. After that, he turned on some soft music, opened the window, and let the fresh air into the room. Evening came quickly. Marko made chamomile tea, sat in an armchair, and wrote a short description of the day in his journal. He felt that the weekend had finally begun the right way—calm, simple, and without stress.
星期六早上，马尔科比平时更早醒来。太阳已经从他那间小房间的窗户洒进来。马尔科伸了个懒腰，对自己说：“今天我想去小旅行一下。”过去几个星期他一直忙着工作，感觉自己需要一点改变。 他先煮了咖啡，然后坐在厨房的桌旁。喝咖啡的时候，他想着自己可以去哪儿。松博尔是离他最近的城市，坐巴士大概四十分钟。这个城市以长长的林荫道和安静的街道闻名。马尔科喜欢这样——他不喜欢人多的地方。 大概九点钟，马尔科出了门，锁好房门，走向巴士站。空气清新但舒服。街上行人很少，因为还算是清晨。到达车站时，巴士已经在那儿等着了。马尔科买了票，上了车。 车上有五六个乘客。大家都安静地坐着，看着窗外。马尔科坐到窗边，打开手机里的音乐。巴士驶出阿帕丁时，马尔科在远处看到多瑙河，以及靠近岸边停着的几艘小船。 到了松博尔后，城市安静又阳光明媚。马尔科朝主广场走去。街道宽阔，两旁满是高大的树。他慢慢散步，欣赏那些有着漂亮外墙的老建筑。他注意到一家小面包店，里面飘出新鲜烤面包的香味。他走进去，买了一根牛角面包和一杯酸奶。 吃完早餐后，马尔科决定去市公园。公园非常大，有长长的步道和许多长椅。一张长椅上坐着一位看书的老妇人。草地上有两只狗在玩。马尔科坐在一张长椅上休息。他享受着安静和绿意。 半小时后，他决定再去看看松博尔的博物馆。博物馆不大，但里面有有趣的画作和当地的旧物品。马尔科特别喜欢一幅奔跑的马的画。这让他想起了小时候，经常去乡下看望爷爷的日子。 离开博物馆时，马尔科感觉有点饿了。他在一条安静的街上找到一家小餐馆。他坐在外面的桌子旁，点了一份汤和一份鸡肉配土豆。饭菜简单，却很好吃。他一边吃，一边看着路过的人——有人匆匆忙忙，有人慢慢散步，还有人推着婴儿车。 下午渐渐来临，马尔科决定回家。他回到巴士站，不久就来了一辆去阿帕丁的巴士。在回程中他虽然有些累，但很满足。他望着窗外，想着这次小小的旅行让自己放松了不少。 回到公寓后，马尔科脱下外套，坐在床上，笑了笑。“我早该这么做了，”他对自己说。然后他放了点轻柔的音乐，打开窗户，让新鲜空气进来。 晚上很快就到了。马尔科泡了一杯洋甘菊茶，坐在扶手椅上，在日记里写下了今天的简单记录。他觉得这个周末终于以正确的方式开始了——安静、简单、没有压力。