Stuff Happens …
We were near Chicago recently to visit our daughter. A five-day mini-vacation. (That's me with Bojangles & Mr. Mojo at her condo. One's ours, one's hers.) She wanted us to see the view of Lake Michigan from Hancock Tower. We made plans. Drove to the city. Up the elevator – 30 seconds for 95 floors! Or was it 96? Awesome! But the view was non-existent.
The tower was so fogged in we couldn't see the building across the street, let alone Lake Michigan. It was like being in a room with dull white walls. The drinks were good, if pricey, compared to the small town establishments we're used to. And we had a good laugh over all of our efforts gone to naught. It was still a wonderful day and we counted our blessings.
Stuff happens. We've had lost reservations. Hotel fire alarms in the middle of the night (same trip!). Car accidents, and breakdowns (in the passing lane of I-95 during rush hour!). I've had luggage lost (left ashore on a four-day cruise – never did find out if it was the airline or the cruise line), and damaged (liquids all through my clothes).
But we still love to travel and wouldn't exchange any of those experiences if we could. They add character to our stories, depth and laugher to our memories, and remind us of how blessed we really are to be able to experience so much in our lives.
May you have some wonderfully quirky experiences during your travels, as well. Share them with our readers by posting a comment below.
The tower was so fogged in we couldn't see the building across the street, let alone Lake Michigan. It was like being in a room with dull white walls. The drinks were good, if pricey, compared to the small town establishments we're used to. And we had a good laugh over all of our efforts gone to naught. It was still a wonderful day and we counted our blessings.
Stuff happens. We've had lost reservations. Hotel fire alarms in the middle of the night (same trip!). Car accidents, and breakdowns (in the passing lane of I-95 during rush hour!). I've had luggage lost (left ashore on a four-day cruise – never did find out if it was the airline or the cruise line), and damaged (liquids all through my clothes).
But we still love to travel and wouldn't exchange any of those experiences if we could. They add character to our stories, depth and laugher to our memories, and remind us of how blessed we really are to be able to experience so much in our lives.
May you have some wonderfully quirky experiences during your travels, as well. Share them with our readers by posting a comment below.
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