I really, really don't like opera! One gentleman asked if I'd like (for my birthday) to go to Verona to see Nambucco (if there is one called that) in the wonderful Roman theatre. I said no, thanks, but a day on a beach somewhere would be nice
He bought the tickets, flights, theatre, hotel and all anyway. End of- what's the point of asking and taking no notice of the answer? And it was my birthday, I have sat for just a few minutes in the place and the stone seats are very hard, backless and in summer Verona is very hot.