Vacation Trials
Vacations sometimes let you down.24 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Goodness, Laura!
What an ordeal!
And one in which I can relate to having become incredibly ill while in Colorado last Christmas to visit with our son and daughter-in-law. But also, our son became very ill in Cancun when he was a little guy, and our daughter became ill on a trip to Hawaii. So frightening to be ill away from home...
So glad you are well now!
Well-written!
diane
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Goodness, Laura!
What an ordeal!
And one in which I can relate to having become incredibly ill while in Colorado last Christmas to visit with our son and daughter-in-law. But also, our son became very ill in Cancun when he was a little guy, and our daughter became ill on a trip to Hawaii. So frightening to be ill away from home...
So glad you are well now!
Well-written!
diane
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Thanks Diane, your kind words and review are appreciated.
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Makes one feel a tad bit tentative about traveling!
diane
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You are so right!
Comment from ImaginosBuzzardoDesdinova
I remember "Footprints". As a child it was my favorite story. Still is, though I don't think of it as much as I should. It does sound to me like He carried you. You certainly put up with a lot of non-fun stuff during your vacation. After hearing that, now I know why some people say "the best part of any vacation is the trip home."
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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I remember "Footprints". As a child it was my favorite story. Still is, though I don't think of it as much as I should. It does sound to me like He carried you. You certainly put up with a lot of non-fun stuff during your vacation. After hearing that, now I know why some people say "the best part of any vacation is the trip home."
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Thank you for you review and thoughtful comments.
Comment from Gail Denham
Jesus carried you. That was sure a comfort - to be in a foreign country and get sick like that - a nightmare - but sounds as if you were well cared for. A good story and I wonder if we wont' be hearing more of this kind of event - with that virus spreading around.
Good job.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Jesus carried you. That was sure a comfort - to be in a foreign country and get sick like that - a nightmare - but sounds as if you were well cared for. A good story and I wonder if we wont' be hearing more of this kind of event - with that virus spreading around.
Good job.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Thanks Gail, your review and kind words mean a lot.
Comment from estory
An interesting narrative of travel and the uncertainty of what can happen to you in a foreign country. I think we really feel the anxiety and the frustration when you get sent to the hospital and you have to deal with the runaround from the insurance companies. Ah, those insurance companies! I think it would make a good short story if you can flesh out the characters, make them come to life in dialogue, orchestrate a passage throught the tensions and struggles of this journey. estory
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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An interesting narrative of travel and the uncertainty of what can happen to you in a foreign country. I think we really feel the anxiety and the frustration when you get sent to the hospital and you have to deal with the runaround from the insurance companies. Ah, those insurance companies! I think it would make a good short story if you can flesh out the characters, make them come to life in dialogue, orchestrate a passage throught the tensions and struggles of this journey. estory
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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Thanks for your review and thoughtful comments.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Wow! Now that was some ordeal! So sorry you could not enjoy your beautiful vacation. Unfortunately, our immune system is not prepared for other parts of the world. People who live there have antibodies built up over time. Glad you made it home safely. Your story is very well written. xoxo
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Wow! Now that was some ordeal! So sorry you could not enjoy your beautiful vacation. Unfortunately, our immune system is not prepared for other parts of the world. People who live there have antibodies built up over time. Glad you made it home safely. Your story is very well written. xoxo
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thanks Diana, you taking the time to read my story and your kind words mean a lot.
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Thank you for sharing!
Comment from Aaqib Naeem
Well, thankfully it wasn't the Corona virus! Sorry that your vacation did not pan out so well and it was rough on your family members as well as they were sick with worry! Glad you guys didn't fall for the scam as sometimes such emails can be so realistic and perfectly official. I have a hard time navigating spam mails and often ask for my elder sister's help :-)
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Well, thankfully it wasn't the Corona virus! Sorry that your vacation did not pan out so well and it was rough on your family members as well as they were sick with worry! Glad you guys didn't fall for the scam as sometimes such emails can be so realistic and perfectly official. I have a hard time navigating spam mails and often ask for my elder sister's help :-)
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful review, I appreciate it.
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You are most welcome! :-)
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello lauralumummu,
Keeping in mind 'Non-Fiction, and the Title + Related Words', it's an outstanding example of Non-Fiction.
First 2-3 Paragraphs describing beauty of the place, and then the unexpected tragic part , both are marvelous from the viewpoint of phraseology, presentation, and captivating flow throughout up to the end.
Best of Luck!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Hello lauralumummu,
Keeping in mind 'Non-Fiction, and the Title + Related Words', it's an outstanding example of Non-Fiction.
First 2-3 Paragraphs describing beauty of the place, and then the unexpected tragic part , both are marvelous from the viewpoint of phraseology, presentation, and captivating flow throughout up to the end.
Best of Luck!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, this happened in January and I have been home for just over a week.
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Lauralumummu, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from BeasPeas
This is excellent, Laura. Good writing. Clear and interesting. Medical care in third world countries is not the same as we rely on here. Frightening stuff. Then on top of that you had the scammer. I'm glad you're back safe and sound and recuperated. Marilyn
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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This is excellent, Laura. Good writing. Clear and interesting. Medical care in third world countries is not the same as we rely on here. Frightening stuff. Then on top of that you had the scammer. I'm glad you're back safe and sound and recuperated. Marilyn
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much Marilyn, your kind words and review are appreciated.
Comment from Barbaraj1
There is nothing worse than getting sick on vacation. You did a good job of describing your ordeal in Mexico. I am glad it all turned out well.
BarbJ
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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There is nothing worse than getting sick on vacation. You did a good job of describing your ordeal in Mexico. I am glad it all turned out well.
BarbJ
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thanks for reading my story and writing a thoughtful review.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Non-Fiction Writing contest.
This well written story telling of a vacation gone wrong is well told.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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I think this is a good entry for the Non-Fiction Writing contest.
This well written story telling of a vacation gone wrong is well told.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thanks Sharon it was quite an experience and I am glad to be home.
