Sun, a Raccoon, and 10,000 Steps Later… /Słońce, szop i 10 tysięcy kroków później…/My Actifit Report Card: May 20 2025
Sun, a Raccoon, and 10,000 Steps Later…
10,976 steps on Tuesday. The antibiotics finally kicked in, so I stopped resembling a crumpled version of myself. Even the weather decided to cooperate – the sun came out, and I took it as a sign: time to recharge!
My husband and I headed to Opatowice – a beautiful, lush water-rich area in Wrocław. Quiet, space, blue skies, and me... fever-free! Sounds like a miracle? Maybe, but the best part was yet to come.
On the way back, a raccoon ran across the road.
Not a plush toy. A real one. With a baby in its mouth.
I’m not sure who was more surprised – me or him. He looked me straight in the eyes like he was saying:
“Thanks, lady, for not freaking out. I’ve got places to be.”
I’d only ever seen raccoons in cartoons or American movies. And now – boom – Wrocław wildlife at its finest. I did some checking and turns out, since the '90s, raccoons have been slowly settling in Poland. I wonder if this one already had a residency permit.
That little moment sparked real childlike excitement in me. I felt like I’d won the adventure lottery.
And you know what?
Moments like that are first-aid kits for the soul.
A little movement, some sunshine, a touch of wonder – and suddenly you start feeling like yourself again.
Słońce, szop i 10 tysięcy kroków później…
10976 kroków we wtorek.Antybiotyk w końcu zaczął działać, więc przestałam przypominać zmiętą wersję siebie. Nawet pogoda postanowiła współpracować – wyszło słońce, a ja uznałam to za znak, że czas się doładować!
Z mężem zaszyliśmy się na Opatowicach – cudowne, zielone tereny wodonośne we Wrocławiu. Cisza, przestrzeń, błękitne niebo i ja... bez gorączki! Brzmi jak cud? Może, ale najlepsze dopiero przed nami.
W drodze powrotnej wybiegł nam na drogę... szop pracz.
Nie, nie pluszowy. Żywy. Z małym w pysku.
Nie wiem, kto był bardziej zdziwiony – ja, czy on. Spojrzał mi prosto w oczy, jakby chciał powiedzieć:
„Dzięki, kobieto, że nie robiłaś afery. Lecę dalej ratować świat.”
Zawsze widziałam je tylko w bajkach i amerykańskich filmach. A tu proszę – Wrocław i dzika przyroda w wersji premium. Sprawdziłam i faktycznie: od lat 90. szopy kolonizują Polskę. Ciekawe, czy ten miał już meldunek.
To doświadczenie rozbudziło we mnie totalną dziecięcą ekscytację. Czułam się, jakbym wygrała los na loterii przygód.
I wiecie co?
Takie chwile są jak apteczka dla duszy.
Trochę ruchu, trochę słońca, trochę zachwytu – i człowiek wraca do siebie.
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Glad you are feeling better, good luck with the racoons, the weather looks nice

Have the best mid week
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I’m so glad you’re feeling better and got to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air.
Opatowice sounds like a perfect spot to recharge, peaceful and full of nature.
And that raccoon encounter.
What a wild and unexpected moment.
It’s like he knew you were having a good day and decided to make it even more memorable😀
!BBH
!INDEED
Thank you so much.
Yes, Opatowice is a little gem – calm, green and perfect for recharging batteries.
And that raccoon really did feel like a magical twist to the day – as if nature decided to surprise us with something cute and cheeky!
Moments like that make me even more grateful for the simple things.
Wishing you a beautiful day too :)
I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better, and that you got to spend a beautiful day in nature, that's very healing in itself. That's very cool about the Racoon, I didn't know that they were introduced and naturalizing in Poland. They'll likely spread over the entire continent, as they are very adaptable and intelligent. Since you took antibiotics, make sure after you're done with them that you replenish your gut bacteria, as they are extremely important for our health for many reasons, one significant one being that they are responsible for about 80% of our imuneological functioning. Eat lots of good yogurt, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, among other fermented foods. They can help a lot. Have a beautiful Thursday, my friend. 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Thank you so much for such a warm and thoughtful comment!
You're absolutely right – nature heals, and a day spent with a raccoon (even by accident!) can really shift your perspective.
You nailed it with the gut bacteria – yogurt is back in the fridge for good, and the fermented veggies are winking at me from the shelf.
I'm glad you stopped by my blog – I think it's been a few days since your last visit ;)
Have a great day, my friend.
Of course, you're always very welcome, and I'm grateful that you found it so! I'm loving proof that it doe. That's excellent to hear about the yogurt and fermented veggies. I'm happy to hear that, and yes, you're right, it has been a few days, though not because I didn't want to visit. I'm just a very buzzy bee...lol! Thank you very much, and I'm wishing you a fantabulous Friday! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Thank you for this beautiful message – it truly warmed my heart! It's wonderful that, even as a busy little bee, you found a moment to visit. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your energy, and may the fermented goodies keep doing their magic! Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine, deep breaths, and raccoon surprises!
Indubitably, my friend, always very welcome you are! I'm grateful to hear that, beautiful! Hehehe...yes, I buzz by when I have free moments! Thank you for that, it's much appreciated, and absolutely on the fermented goodness! May your Sunday be supremely sweet and satisfying! Well, we do have lots of clean air and sunshine, though no raccoons, at least not yet...lol! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
:)
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Looks like it was quite a bright and sunny day there!
Good job doing over 10 steps!
!BBH
Thanks, hafiz34!
It really was a bright one – the sun finally decided to do its job!
And hey, I’ll take that praise for those over 10 steps – even if they were closer to 11,000!
Appreciate the support and the BBH drop!