Getting in late last night after another fantastic day of conversations and catching up with social media I am struck by how out of step we are with the mood back home.
On the one hand our trip seems to be irrelevant compared to the seismic shifts taking place and the alarming stories that are emerging, and trying to focus on art is tricky at times whilst wondering what the latest developments are.
But on the other hand it also seems that in fact this trip is only reinforcing just how important art continues to be as a way of extending friendships and linking communities through shared enterprise. The conversations we are having and friendships we are making seem more important than ever.
And now, onwards, as we are now in Slovenia and our guided tour of the Celje art world with our wonderful guide Matija Plevnik is about to begin!
