I still remember receiving my first physical card. It had a distinct pink cover and contained maps of the Peak District in the United Kingdom. Even though I no longer have him, he still holds a very dear place in my heart. Even today I love that process of unfolding the card and the joy of folding it in that predictable way that is common for OS cards.

I now own a number of other maps for different areas of the UK. Each one tells a story of places I’ve visited and people I’ve met. I know who I spent my vacation with and the monuments I want to return to. Unfortunately, I haven’t bought a new map in a long time, instead relying on digital maps and directions. I wonder if I lost something in the process.