Cold Winds and a Magnolia in Malacky

Augustin had a football game today, and he’s scheduled for another one next Sunday too. This game was held in Malacky, a small town in western Slovakia near the Czech border.

Yesterday in Bratislava, it was warm—18°C and sunny. But today in Malacky, it was a completely different story. The temperature dropped to 2°C, and the wind chill made it feel even colder. It was the kind of cold that cuts right through you.

A Short Walk, A Sweet Find

Luboš and I walked around town a bit before Tín’s game started, but we didn’t last long—it was that cold.

Still, in those few minutes, I found something that completely made my day: a run-down house with a gorgeous magnolia tree in full bloom.

It stood there like a secret tucked into the cold—soft, pink, and unexpected. That little discovery made the freezing walk feel like a perfect adventure.

Worth the Effort

I love going for walks and seeing what I might discover. Even on days like this—when the wind cuts through every layer and your nose won’t stop running—there’s still something waiting to be seen.

Today, it was a magnolia in Malacky. And it was worth every frozen step.

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Sometimes beauty shows up in the most unlikely places—unexpected, quiet, and exactly what you needed.

What small discovery has surprised you lately?