Stairway to the Skies

Dunya Kirkali
3 min readFeb 24, 2023

As the young boy gazed out the window of the zeppelin, he marveled at the vast expanse of the sky above him. It was his first time traveling by airship, and he was awestruck by the sheer size of the vessel. The interior was more spacious than he had imagined, with a basketball court, a movie theater, and even a swimming pool.

But it was the view outside that captivated him the most. The boy had never seen so many birds before. Flocks of seagulls, pelicans, and even eagles soared around the airship, their wingspans outstretched against the bright blue sky.

It was a sight to behold, and the boy couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder and excitement. He had heard about the impact that air travel had on the environment in the past, but this new era of zeppelins seemed to be ushering in a different kind of future. A future where nature could thrive alongside human progress.

As the zeppelin crossed the Atlantic, the boy and his family marveled at the breathtaking views of the ocean below. They spotted whales breaching in the distance and schools of fish darting through the waves.

For the first time in a long while, the boy felt connected to the natural world in a way that he had never experienced before. It was as if the airship had lifted him up into a new realm, one where humans and nature could coexist in harmony.

As the sun began to set on the horizon, the boy settled back into his seat and gazed out at the vast expanse of the sky. He knew that this would be a trip he would never forget, one that had opened his eyes to the wonders of the world around him.

As the zeppelin began its descent towards the European coast, the boy felt a mix of excitement and sadness. He had enjoyed every moment of the journey, but he knew that it was coming to an end.

As the airship approached the landing field, the boy noticed that it was unlike any other airport he had seen before. It was a vast expanse of green, with no concrete runways or sterile buildings in sight. Instead, there were open fields, trees, and even a small pond.

As the zeppelin gently touched down on the soft grass, the boy and his family made their way out of the vessel and onto the green field. There, waiting for them with open arms, were his grandparents.

The boy’s heart swelled with joy as he ran towards his grandparents, hugging them tightly. He could smell the fresh grass and hear the chirping of the birds in the distance. It was a moment of pure happiness, and he felt grateful for the chance to experience it.

Looking up at the sky, the boy saw a flock of birds flying overhead, their wings glinting in the sun. It was a reminder that nature was thriving once again, and that the future was looking bright.

As the boy walked hand in hand with his family towards his grandparents’ home, he knew that he would never forget this trip. It had been a journey that had opened his eyes to the wonders of the world, and he felt grateful for the chance to be a part of it.

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Dunya Kirkali

I'm an engineering manager passionate about empowering engineers to deliver exceptional work through collaboration and innovation.