Total mistake on our parts, but we just missed out, and argued and complained for 4 hours to the company till they gave us a flight for 100 which was marked down from what it should have cost. It feels terrible. The money sucks, I dont know how I'm going to get through semester now, probably cancel other trips I had planned, but it just feels so defeating. So mentally and physically exhausted from a long day of traveling and standing and arguing and stressing and running through scenarios in my head. I think we all feel like we let ourselves and eachother down in a big way.
This sucks so much. We put so much time and effort into planning every single detail of this trip and all we did was get on the train in the wrong direction. We budgeted so carefully and had all the logistics figured out, then it all goes to hell with this. Spring break in Europe only happens once, such a massive letdown that it had to start off on this foot.
You know what though? This was our choice. We could have gone on the school Tunisia trip, but we made the decision to not even apply because it was more our style to go off the cuff. We knew it was gonna be tough to plan, but thats why we wanted to do it. When I say I learned my lesson I in no way mean I learned a lesson to not be so determined, I learned a lesson about traveling, about how I can handle these situations, about always trying to keep things in perspective. Always easier said than done, though.
We will get into Istanbul Sunday late afternoon so still with some time to see the city, then have all day Monday, and fly to Egypt on Tuesday morning.
Ultimately, I'm safe, my family is safe, I'm still in Rome, and money is replaceable. Its just absolutely killing me knowing this is going to prevent me from getting all I really wanted out of this experience because of financial straps now.
So, like I said, trying to stay positive...missing home and times with my family bad in these instances...
Zach
Hey Zloo...you're sitll in Europe. Still traveling and having an experience that you'll most likely never have the opportunity to have again!
ReplyDeleteMoney is replaceable so do everything that you want to do and you'll find the funds or pay someone back later! Enjoy yourself and be safe. We love and miss you!
One of the best parts of travelling is these stories that you collect! I know it is frustrating now and you are worried about $flow, but "don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing's gonna be alright!" Hopefully our thoughts and prayers reach you. we miss you all the time, but know you are enjoying yourself. Since I have not seen another post, I am assuming all other destinations have been reached as planned without too much complication. Go with the flow, take lots of pictures, and absorb all you can from the people in your cities:)
ReplyDeletehey think about it this way. sam-bo can't travel like you. haley has NO money. buddy never went to istanbul. specs is dead (RIP kahtoo kat). things could be a lot worse.
ReplyDeleteClassic Alicia quote Nick will appreciate..."In the grand scheme of things, what is $100 bucks really?"
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