And here we see the value of writing a reasonably complete travelogue: I was there too, and I only remember the generalities of the visit, not the specifics.

Of course, the important impressions would be different - I don't recall the silence, and I don't think I'd really have noticed it per-se either.

At least I still have any pictures I might have taken ... all of my digital photos went with the laptop that was stolen .........