We rented an apartment from a friend of a friend of a friend. Maria, the apartment owner, showed us which keys worked where, the extra supply of towels, and how to transform the futon from couch to bed. After she left we showered, preparing to explore the town. Stas found the cd player and popped in some upbeat tunes. As we entered the living room we realized he had also found Maria’s kaleidoscope colored disco ball. Patches of red, blue, yellow, and green light washed over us. Let the vacation begin…