What a beautifully written piece. I met Antonia Bystram years ago working at a summer camp in Guadalajara at the end of the 80s. Our paths crossed again at Maple English school as teachers and a couple of times in Chueca or Malasaña. And then we lost touch and I didn’t see her for years until I ran into her in 2017 as the hospital in Madrid where we were both having chemo. After that I used to see her every now and again in the hospital and I used to check in on her every couple of months and we would often exchange silly stuff on whasapp. This evening I thought of her and was going to check in but saw that she hadn’t been on-line since 8th December. And then I found your beautifully wriiten tribute. Thankyou and may Antonia and her blue toenails rest in peace
Dear Rhonna- somehow I just found this note now. Thank you for sharing. Today is the 6-month anniversary of Antonia’s death. Sending well wishes. Carrie
So heartfelt and evocative! I loved how you came full circle from your friend's toes to painting your toenails blue: it felt as if that moment of togetherness is crystallised forever in your writing. Thank you for writing it and sharing it. I loved it!
What a beautiful letter-tribute to a friend. That excerpt from your book is so good, I loved it when I first read it. Also, if one day we meet in Pamplona, we should visit the Women´s Library, one of the oldest in Spain ( as in women's library).
What a beautifully written piece. I met Antonia Bystram years ago working at a summer camp in Guadalajara at the end of the 80s. Our paths crossed again at Maple English school as teachers and a couple of times in Chueca or Malasaña. And then we lost touch and I didn’t see her for years until I ran into her in 2017 as the hospital in Madrid where we were both having chemo. After that I used to see her every now and again in the hospital and I used to check in on her every couple of months and we would often exchange silly stuff on whasapp. This evening I thought of her and was going to check in but saw that she hadn’t been on-line since 8th December. And then I found your beautifully wriiten tribute. Thankyou and may Antonia and her blue toenails rest in peace
Dear Rhonna- somehow I just found this note now. Thank you for sharing. Today is the 6-month anniversary of Antonia’s death. Sending well wishes. Carrie
Such a beautiful tribute to enduring friendship and memories of walking streets, drinking and laughing together. X
Thank you dear Clare. X
So heartfelt and evocative! I loved how you came full circle from your friend's toes to painting your toenails blue: it felt as if that moment of togetherness is crystallised forever in your writing. Thank you for writing it and sharing it. I loved it!
'arm in arm'... So much love and joyful ache in this whole piece, gratitude without using the word and a warmth I can feel in my own arms..
Thank you, Raju x
What a beautiful letter-tribute to a friend. That excerpt from your book is so good, I loved it when I first read it. Also, if one day we meet in Pamplona, we should visit the Women´s Library, one of the oldest in Spain ( as in women's library).
Thanks, Alvaro. I have been to the Women's Library in Pamplona and would love to go back! Muxuxxx
So beautiful...
Thank you Joan.
Thank you so much Sofia x