I totally agree with you, those inner courtyards are beautiful and the city, the ones you've shown from Sibiu, the buildings are wonderful. I'd love to see more of this place.
I was pessimistic when I was younger, but a few years ago I changed, the opposite happened to me than to you, especially since I moved countries.
It's always a pleasure to read your posts and see your travels!
Bravo, that's the best, to move from pessimism to optimism. I wish you stay that way and that life will confirm that you did the right thing.
So be it!!! And all the best to you!