One of the Best People

My Canadian Surrogate Mother, Joyce tells this story of her visit to Vienna and how she was denied an opportunity to purchase a ticket to the opera because of her dress. The ticket seller told her the opera was for the best people. In Munich, I was one of the best people. One of the things, I have been looking forward to the most with my visit to Europe was seeing the Bayerische Staatoper production of Madama Butterfly. How wonderful it was?!?! Everything was complete indescribably beautiful…the building, costumes, set and performance. Here’s a picture of the view from my seat, which was on the same tier as the Royal Box and one of the many chandeliers.

Scratch Plan B!

So for the past month, I have been working on a top-secret plan! I had invited someone along for my trip. My mom has a good friend, Chris, who loves to travel and had never been to Europe. He was visiting and I told him about my trip and he was very interested in accompanying me. So, I went into planner mode and began to contact my previously arranged hotels and hostels to see if they would be able to accommodate my changes. They were. I was very excited. Now, I would have someone to photograph me at landmarks and with whom to experience the journey. Also, this would greatly please my two IPMA moms, Elise and Joyce! Yesterday, I was informed that Chris would not be able to join me… So now, it is back to Plan A: Europe Alone.