I am relieved to report that the long
trip back went as smoothly as possible. I was a pound or two over
the weight limit for both of my bags, and to my relief, the airlines
let it slide. As far as I can tell, nothing was lost or damaged
either. I'm not sure why, but I was very nervous about getting my
belongings to Sarajevo this year. I don't think it was a very
rational fear (though I do have terrible luck with luggage), but I
think it was a symptom of my general anxiety about the changes to
come.
So far, everything is as I remember,
and the transition has been pretty easy. I got a lot of errands done
today. Now I'm looking forward to getting unpacked and getting some
rest. Most of my friends and colleagues are out of town until full
orchestra rehearsals start next week, so I have plenty of time to
settle in before greeting the Otes family. I'm looking forward to
starting chamber orchestra rehearsals tomorrow and learning the
Britten War Requiem, which we are playing in Zagreb at the end of the
month.
I continue to be endeared by the
Bosnian laid-back attitude and sense of humor. I couldn't help but
smile yesterday as I boarded my flight from Vienna to Sarajevo, and
several passengers started singing sevdalinke while waiting in line
to get on the bus.
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