We walked to the airport Thursday morning in great anticipation of the first leg of our journey to Lafayette, LA for the annual Festival International. We’d read reports of good weather for the festival. We were looking forward to seeing Charlie’s brother Larry and SIL Carmen.
Our flight was delayed about a half hour. Then it was canceled due to weather in Dallas. American Airlines couldn’t get us to Lafayette until 11pm Saturday. What was the point in going when we’d have only Sunday? We trekked on home.
Charlie canceled the rental car to Panama City. Canceled the two hotels we were to stay in along the way. One was in Fairhope, AL – a town I’d wanted to explore after a friend said how much she liked it. That’s the second time we canceled a trip there…
At home, Ed made flight reservations to get us to Panama City. We’re still going to visit friends in Mexico Beach! The rest of the journey continues as planned with a stop in RI before our flight to France.
By the way, that good weather in Lafayette…uh uh. Rain. And Larry and Carmen had no joy on Thursday as their rental car got a flat tire that took 5 hours to get repaired! At least the Air B and B has a pin ball machine. And the weather forecast is improving…if you can believe those gringos.
Hiking Piedra Lisa tomorrow! Life is good.
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Hello!I was just thinking this morning, are they there yet? But how nice another day of good old NM sun (and wind). Got your Zydeco blasting ? Just like being there— B
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Have a(nother) great trip thru France!!! 🥖🥖🥖
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oh my! I thought you were safely off! How lovely to walk to the airport, though!
We did Piedra Lisa on Thursday and found it harder than we remembered. We’re not in the shape we used to be in.
I hope you’re soon on your way, and better luck next time!
Linnea!
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Hi! The Q is sticky. Thursday we fly through Houston. Fingers crossed 🤞. I read your piece in La Concha. 15 years and still writing! That’s a testament.
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When will you be in RI? Love to connect.
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Hi, Cris! We arrive the 5th May in the evening. Staying with Pete and Debbie. We’re not renting a car since we’re only there for 2 days. Would love for you to come to the island! Or, we could take a bus. At any rate, would love to see you!
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The Lord works in mysterious ways! Luana
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Indeed. I’ll bring your table over today. Will call.
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The rest of our time here was very nice. We checked out the Vermilion village park, which was well worth the time. Beautiful and very informative. A little more rain, here and there, but overall another great “Festival”! Bon voyage, Paula and Charlie “Ed”!
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