The Beetle Cranking Safari

The old Beetle only starts with force —

hard pumping, endless attempts,

a fragile ignition that never lasts.

When it finally runs, she revs it carefully,

trying to warm the stubborn engine,

trying to keep it alive.

It coughs.

It sputters.

It dies.

The Vespa is no different.

It spits, stutters, falls silent again.

Over and over.

Two machines that refuse to cooperate.

One woman who refuses to stop.

Between smoke and silence,

between hope and exhaustion,

she keeps trying.

Because sometimes the question is not

whether it will work —

but how long you’re willing to keep going.

Pedal Pumping | Cranking | Revving | Stalling | Kickstart | Exhaust | High Heels | Pushing

Starring: Kathy
Vehicle: VW Beetle & Vespa
Length: 21 minutes