Michael Loda
@michaelloda.bsky.social
🇵🇱 Indology, History, English philology. Casual Tolkien fan. Gamer in spare time, waiting for #TheWitcherIV.
Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
Glimpses of @willdalrymple.bsky.social's super impressive home library of Indian history books and more. Absolute dream! I wonder how he reaches the books at the top...
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Glimpses of @willdalrymple.bsky.social's super impressive home library of Indian history books and more. Absolute dream! I wonder how he reaches the books at the top...
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
Absolutely mesmerised by this beautiful painting of Tolkien's Varda - Queen of the Valar and Lady of the Stars! ✨
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Absolutely mesmerised by this beautiful painting of Tolkien's Varda - Queen of the Valar and Lady of the Stars! ✨
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
This week I’m taking a break from all the Polish literature and reading this 📚
The legendary Jack Kerouac, hero of the Beat Generation and inspiration of the Hippies. Author that’s been on my mind for quite some time.
‘On The Road’, ‘The Dharma Bums’ and ‘Lonesome Traveller’. #booksky #books
The legendary Jack Kerouac, hero of the Beat Generation and inspiration of the Hippies. Author that’s been on my mind for quite some time.
‘On The Road’, ‘The Dharma Bums’ and ‘Lonesome Traveller’. #booksky #books
October 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Apparently there are people who think this film is too boring or too long…
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Apparently there are people who think this film is too boring or too long…
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
I had a lovely wholesome interaction there at the top. I was sitting under this map resting and a guy asked me to take a photo of him next to this map. He said he had walked this whole red trail, 500km, in 20 days. And he had the last 4km to Ustroń where I had hiked from. I was amazed! #LodaTravels
September 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I had a lovely wholesome interaction there at the top. I was sitting under this map resting and a guy asked me to take a photo of him next to this map. He said he had walked this whole red trail, 500km, in 20 days. And he had the last 4km to Ustroń where I had hiked from. I was amazed! #LodaTravels
More lovely photos!
September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
More lovely photos!
Went on a short mountain trip in the Polish Beskidy this Sunday, near the town Ustroń.
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Went on a short mountain trip in the Polish Beskidy this Sunday, near the town Ustroń.
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
Sam Dalrymple’s debut ‘Shattered Lands’ is my favourite book of the year! 💚
Years of his research and travels went into this compendium of modern South Asian history. It shines light on many not well known facts and offers many interesting fun anecdotes. #booksky #books #history
Years of his research and travels went into this compendium of modern South Asian history. It shines light on many not well known facts and offers many interesting fun anecdotes. #booksky #books #history
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chilly Sunday, with rainy moody clouds, finally a bit colder here.
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
September 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Chilly Sunday, with rainy moody clouds, finally a bit colder here.
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
Huge congratulations to @willdalrymple.bsky.social
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
September 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Huge congratulations to @willdalrymple.bsky.social
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
One day I want to explore all these beautiful far away places (and much more!)
I will bring back something nice from there.
It will be my message to humanity, my humble contribution, my mission.
I will bring back something nice from there.
It will be my message to humanity, my humble contribution, my mission.
August 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
One day I want to explore all these beautiful far away places (and much more!)
I will bring back something nice from there.
It will be my message to humanity, my humble contribution, my mission.
I will bring back something nice from there.
It will be my message to humanity, my humble contribution, my mission.
But the most interesting one seems this!
The High Road to China (2006) by Kate Teltscher, have a look at the synopsis.
And the cover quote by @willdalrymple.bsky.social so one more to the collection!
The High Road to China (2006) by Kate Teltscher, have a look at the synopsis.
And the cover quote by @willdalrymple.bsky.social so one more to the collection!
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
But the most interesting one seems this!
The High Road to China (2006) by Kate Teltscher, have a look at the synopsis.
And the cover quote by @willdalrymple.bsky.social so one more to the collection!
The High Road to China (2006) by Kate Teltscher, have a look at the synopsis.
And the cover quote by @willdalrymple.bsky.social so one more to the collection!
Very important words…
August 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Very important words…
Reading today “The Coming Spring” (1924) by S. Żeromski, a Polish classic. Love the vintage cover!
It’s a story of young Pole who grew up in Baku. He flees to post-WW1 Poland inspired by his father’s utopian tales where he confronts political unrest and tries to find his path. #booksky #books
It’s a story of young Pole who grew up in Baku. He flees to post-WW1 Poland inspired by his father’s utopian tales where he confronts political unrest and tries to find his path. #booksky #books
August 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Yesterday first time at gym, muscles still hurt.
Sleeping very well recently, every day feels well organised and productive. Reading and writing a lot.
Ever since I started journaling I’m feeling more confident with writing and expressing my thoughts. Recommend it to everyone!
Sleeping very well recently, every day feels well organised and productive. Reading and writing a lot.
Ever since I started journaling I’m feeling more confident with writing and expressing my thoughts. Recommend it to everyone!
August 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yesterday first time at gym, muscles still hurt.
Sleeping very well recently, every day feels well organised and productive. Reading and writing a lot.
Ever since I started journaling I’m feeling more confident with writing and expressing my thoughts. Recommend it to everyone!
Sleeping very well recently, every day feels well organised and productive. Reading and writing a lot.
Ever since I started journaling I’m feeling more confident with writing and expressing my thoughts. Recommend it to everyone!
Recently finished the fantastic ‘Shattered Lands’ by Sam Dalrymple, modern masterpiece!
Now I can finally return to ‘Return of a King’, such an amazing and gripping adventure! Left it halfway, busy with so many other readings... @willdalrymple.bsky.social #booksky
(P.S. the best intro quote ever!)
Now I can finally return to ‘Return of a King’, such an amazing and gripping adventure! Left it halfway, busy with so many other readings... @willdalrymple.bsky.social #booksky
(P.S. the best intro quote ever!)
August 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Recently finished the fantastic ‘Shattered Lands’ by Sam Dalrymple, modern masterpiece!
Now I can finally return to ‘Return of a King’, such an amazing and gripping adventure! Left it halfway, busy with so many other readings... @willdalrymple.bsky.social #booksky
(P.S. the best intro quote ever!)
Now I can finally return to ‘Return of a King’, such an amazing and gripping adventure! Left it halfway, busy with so many other readings... @willdalrymple.bsky.social #booksky
(P.S. the best intro quote ever!)
August 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
August 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Good morning! ☕️
Great day to read a lot of books and do some writing. Finally some colder rainy weather.
Great day to read a lot of books and do some writing. Finally some colder rainy weather.
July 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Good morning! ☕️
Great day to read a lot of books and do some writing. Finally some colder rainy weather.
Great day to read a lot of books and do some writing. Finally some colder rainy weather.