1.2. The Jazz Festival
Date: July 2007 Location: Gărâna, Trei Ape There is no better cure for the summer heat than attending a music festival deep in the mountains. The yearly Jazz Festival in Gărâna is the perfect weekend getaway in nature. In my teens a longed to get there. All town spoke of the mystical, misty place in the mountains, where half the city gathers for jazz jamming sessions . For me it meant the promise of an adventure away from home, parents and responsibilities. It was a glimpse of freedom. Thus you can only imagine my thrill when S., one of my boyfriends best friends, called us one Saturday morning. "So, you guys are up for 2 days camping in the mountains?" "Damn, sure!" "Great! Get ready. I'll pick you up at noon." So we had 2 hours to pack, get tents, sleeping bags and all the goodies needed for the trip. Needless to say it was a bit of a whirlwind. At noon he picked us up. Another couple joined us too. We filled up S....