Such a delight, Sharron - I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to read this post from your archive.
I laughed and nodded and nodded and laughed all the way through. This is fabulous: "...the lone mature woman in well-scuffed orthopedic oxfords who operates primarily on daydreams...'. And your list of 'issues' is hilarious!
I love all your writing but I have a particular fondness for your travel posts. Truly gorgeous! 😘
I found I can identify with many of the issues and questions you have come up with while traveling. Though they won't be answered, it won't matter to anyone who is a "lover of the road". Congrats on having this piece published! Deservingly so, Sharon!
If you originally posted this 2 years ago I don't know how I found it before, because I'm a new subscriber. But I KNOW I've read this because I remember making a comment about the homicide in the other room 😂 This whole piece is priceless and reminds me of many personal travel stories. 👏👏
I read this and I felt panic rising in my chest. Your artful turn of phrase reminded me of eras past when I did travel abroad without planning and knowing next to nothing of how to manage alone in a foreign place--and only with limited cash in my pocket. I avoid traveling of any kind like the plague... and it is the greatest irony that I, the typical travelphobe, was forced by circumstances to repeatedly cross continents and oceans always persecuted by panic attacks. Reading your story from my present safe location, behind my desk, my skin crawled with the nagging fear of airports, train stations, sea ports, and the NY Port Authority. Numbah One piece Sharon.... as always!!!!!
Ah Sharron, you would have been such a delightful traveling companion. Your attitude...not frustration, not acceptance....just reveling in the unexpected moments...it's the best.
Even though I have read your story before, I could read it many more times and still find myself cringing and laughing at the same time.
Wow that is such great reading for the wearily travellers of the world; keep it up, I for one love it 😳👏👏
Bravo!
Yes my dear, you can have that road all to yourself. Enjoy ))))
Outstanding prose!
Spending the night in a converted janitorial closet: €50.
A laugh out loud funny essay based on the experience: Priceless.
Such a delight, Sharron - I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to read this post from your archive.
I laughed and nodded and nodded and laughed all the way through. This is fabulous: "...the lone mature woman in well-scuffed orthopedic oxfords who operates primarily on daydreams...'. And your list of 'issues' is hilarious!
I love all your writing but I have a particular fondness for your travel posts. Truly gorgeous! 😘
I found I can identify with many of the issues and questions you have come up with while traveling. Though they won't be answered, it won't matter to anyone who is a "lover of the road". Congrats on having this piece published! Deservingly so, Sharon!
If you originally posted this 2 years ago I don't know how I found it before, because I'm a new subscriber. But I KNOW I've read this because I remember making a comment about the homicide in the other room 😂 This whole piece is priceless and reminds me of many personal travel stories. 👏👏
STop half way for a week in INdiana for Bobbin Lace 101. I'll feed ya too. )))
I agree with everyone else - this is a delightful story in every regard.
I read this and I felt panic rising in my chest. Your artful turn of phrase reminded me of eras past when I did travel abroad without planning and knowing next to nothing of how to manage alone in a foreign place--and only with limited cash in my pocket. I avoid traveling of any kind like the plague... and it is the greatest irony that I, the typical travelphobe, was forced by circumstances to repeatedly cross continents and oceans always persecuted by panic attacks. Reading your story from my present safe location, behind my desk, my skin crawled with the nagging fear of airports, train stations, sea ports, and the NY Port Authority. Numbah One piece Sharon.... as always!!!!!
ok. Mine too )))
Ah Sharron, you would have been such a delightful traveling companion. Your attitude...not frustration, not acceptance....just reveling in the unexpected moments...it's the best.
Even though I have read your story before, I could read it many more times and still find myself cringing and laughing at the same time.
I’ve said it before Sharron, no one writes more captivating travel stories than you. This one is 5 star!!
'Honkey-Burgers'
Did you have one of these?
Fantastic! Keep traveling, I need more stories.