Shortly after two, they reached Salzburg — a small city of gleaming spires, baroque architecture, and picturesque gardens nestled in green hills. “It’s beautiful!” breathed Nellie. “It’s bigger than I expected,” Amy put in ruefully. “We have no idea what we’re looking for, or even where to start.” Nellie shrugged. “Seems pretty straightforward. The song is ‘The Place Where I Was Born.’ We’ll get a guidebook and find the actual house where Mozart grew up.” The moaning from Dan was even louder and more pitiful than Saladin’s constant complaining. “Oh, no you don’t. You’re not dragging me to
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