Next morning our hosts, the Rakic’s, spread a wonderful breakfast complete with breads, cheeses, jams, and an unusual creamcheese egg dish that was delicious. We ate well and talked about life in Trogir. They shared the views of most Croatians regarding the upcoming decision to join the European Union. Boris having fought two years in the Homeland War was against the idea. He felt his freedom to prosper as a builder and landlord would be hampered. He also said the ship-building industry of Trogir would be trimmed due to EU pressure to reduce competition against current members. Ira was likeminded but less optimistic with her shrugging shoulders, “What can we do?” Her English was excellent having grown up in Iraq at an English school. Iraq? Wow, what an interesting couple. Petey and I had something in common with Boris and Lira. We each have two unmarried children in their early 20’s. They girls, we boys. We exchanged a brief but meaningful “what if” glance.
11 Learn English in Iraq
Next morning our hosts, the Rakic’s, spread a wonderful breakfast complete with breads, cheeses, jams, and an unusual creamcheese egg dish that was delicious. We ate well and talked about life in Trogir. They shared the views of most Croatians regarding the upcoming decision to join the European Union. Boris having fought two years in the Homeland War was against the idea. He felt his freedom to prosper as a builder and landlord would be hampered. He also said the ship-building industry of Trogir would be trimmed due to EU pressure to reduce competition against current members. Ira was likeminded but less optimistic with her shrugging shoulders, “What can we do?” Her English was excellent having grown up in Iraq at an English school. Iraq? Wow, what an interesting couple. Petey and I had something in common with Boris and Lira. We each have two unmarried children in their early 20’s. They girls, we boys. We exchanged a brief but meaningful “what if” glance.
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