Oil City PA day 2

Since there was a mess with the schedules we woke up early for nothing. Our faces were not happy because we both are maniacs of sleeping in. K and i decided to split up and clean our souls. That gave me an opportunity to explore the town. It was quite strange. There were not any people there ... Empty ... but there were lots of beautiful churches. There were four of them within 2 blocks.

The presence of God was powerfull. 

Catholic churches make me happy. You can recognize them from miles away. The Gothic era left a strong imprint on their architecture. Even if it was dark ages i still think that it was very romantic! Hunchback and Esmeralda. 

Also the library was stunning. 

Now i know why California is called wild west. 

Oil City was founded in 1860. There was first commercially successful oil drilling in 1859. This was very thriving community until Penzoil, Quaker State and others relocated elsewhere and left this town in very bad economic shape. Lots of welfare. That explained the empty streets and very few restaurants. 

Nobody goes out. Empty cafes.  After not memorable lunch  i went back to my hotel. On the way i didn't make any friends.

Before the concert instead of practicing i spent talking to the sound engineer lady. I sat at the piano under the concert lighting carelessly pressing random piano keys and she stood by the stage. We didn't say anything important but it was very peaceful and laid back atmosphere. For a split second i thought that i am really enjoying this scene. It was just us two strangers shooting the breeze in a huge hall waiting for the first audience to appear ... and they did.