Which foreign country should I park myself in next? Every travel agency sends their “best deals” at the beginning of the year when hopes are riding high! It gave me pause. Perhaps I should contact the embassy first to ask if they’d pay me to stay away?
It’s true. After a trip to Egypt and the hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, the same company had a fatal crash a few days later. Additionally, it was only a few weeks later when the riots took place and the Egyptian museum was desecrated. In Turkey, we came home two days before the huge earthquake in the Eastern part of the country. The London subway bombing occurred the week after we returned. Greece had its currency downfall the week my sister and I were there – we tried to get on the news by attending the public protests, but they were still tame and uninteresting.
As far as I know, I wasn’t in Paris in the days before Notre Dame went up in flames. But you get the gist. Travel is fraught with excitement – mostly good. One could argue our streets and cities are just as apt to tragedies within moments of a visit? Plus, it’s good to have a little danger in your day – per my sister, “Pindy.”
Heading to Target now – definitely apt to find a little danger there.
Wow… yes, but please bless Florida upon your departure.