Life in Central Europe and ease of transportation.  Meeting new friends in Croatia and learning about Rakija and Slivovice. Experiencing the Opera for the first time and being moved beyond words!

Carmen-Habanero:  https://youtu.be/KJ_HHRJf0xg

Crank the volume up!!   https://youtu.be/cWc7vYjgnTs

"None shall step, none shall sleep, even you oh Princess, in your cold room, watch the stars that tremble with love

and with hope. But my secret is hidden within me. My name no one shall know...no...no...

on your mouth will tell it, when the light shines, and my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!..."

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