a couple of benches sitting under a white umbrella

I wandered around 12 districts near the center of the city without going far or touching many people. I went deep into each area, from neighborhoods to streets, and was in lively places. But I preferred to be alone, even though such solitude doesn't always make me feel relaxed. On afternoons after work or on days when I don't have a schedule, I'll casually take the subway or ride my bike to these areas, aimlessly wandering and taking pictures, documenting what I see and hear. Sometimes I would go to little stores for coffee and see if there were people like me around. Exploring like this kept