As a Yale student, I heard time and time again about Norfolk’s beautiful location, but as of registering for the Chamber Music Festival, I had not actually been there in person. Since it’s one thing to hear about a place and another to see it, I decided to check things out for myself. So, in mid-June, I made the drive to Norfolk from New Haven. My plan was to meet up with some people I knew on staff and in the New Music Workshop and hang out with them for a while.
I arrived to find my friends happy and sweaty, throwing softballs outside the Music Shed. I parked my car on the grass – because that’s what you do in Norfolk – and occupied myself with spraying bug repellent over every inch of my body. Down with mosquitoes! Then, when the church bells announced the six-o’clock hour, we all made our way to the cafeteria for dinner.
I can’t remember what I ate, but I’m sure it was good, because the food there almost always is delicious. (more…)