FOREIGN PARTS
Stir-crazy doesn’t begin to describe it.
Day after day, month after month, stuck indoors with
the same person, the weather too dreadful to venture out for more than
essentials. Driving five miles for a vaccine jab was the most excitement I’d
had all year.
So when the government relaxed the rules on foreign
holidays, I was first through the travel agent’s door.
‘Where do you want to go, Madam?’
‘I don’t care – anywhere on the green list.’
And now I’m thoroughly lost - guess I should have
added, ‘Somewhere I can read the signs.’
Yet another street photo that, initially, only prompted a desire for a change of scene. But here we go with another bit of Flash Fiction. In fact, if circumstances allowed, I would pick somewhere I could use my Spanish before I forget it all!
My husband and I are now fully vaccinated, and he's had his second cataract operation, so there's a faint possibility we might venture abroad this summer, even if it's only Across the Sea to Ireland - *cue song* - where my eldest child lives.
Thanks to Roger Bultot for the photo and to Rochelle, as always, for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog https://rochellewisoff.com/
Ahh! bad place to get lost! I hope you get found too! Good tale.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mason!
DeleteYikes! Good story!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteAs ever, a timely story.
ReplyDeleteEven in a pandemic there is inspiration to be found!
DeleteSouth Sandwich Islands would be my destination of choice form that green list! Or, maybe leave it another year before going abroad!
ReplyDeleteI haven't actually studied the Green List, but a 2-3 hour flight would be my limit.
DeleteGreat take Liz! I usually go long-haul once a year so I'm getting really itchy feet! If all fails, the Isle of Wight isn't too far for you or me!
ReplyDeleteI don't like long-haul flights, but I would brave one to visit my son and his family in Canada - I haven't seen them for nearly three years.
DeleteThat made me laugh
ReplyDeleteThat's a bonus - thank you Neil.
DeleteGood story Liz, nice ending.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wilts - and well done for breaking in!
Deletewhen traveling, it's not always what you expect. just grin and bear it. :)
ReplyDeleteBut one should also be careful when booking a holiday!
DeleteTourist industry will make a killing when it opens up. People are going stir crazy.
ReplyDeleteI can live another year without going on a plane, especially if the queues to re-enter UK will be horrendous!
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteWe've all been there, haven't we? Cooped up. Your ending line left me grinning.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle - I am happy to have made some of you smile.
DeleteI laughed, that story feels so true. I'd like to travel again, too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do soon, GAH!
DeleteYes, that place looks like it's only one for the insanely adventurous
ReplyDeleteOr those with more languages under their belt than my measly three!
DeleteGood story, Liz, and one I can surely relate to. I hope you travel to see your daughter in Ireland!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jade, I hope so too!
DeleteLesson learned: Be specific :) Good story.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Thanks Linda.
DeleteAh! Last year was supposed to be a big travel year for the family. Now we will be lucky if they let us out next year.
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