A long, long, time ago, I actually took a vocational college course to be a travel agent. When I found out how little a travel agent actually got paid, I decided to just stay at my county job-mostly because it paid more. I’m feeling kind of like a travel agent at the moment though…
Well, guess who is going to the Azores this summer?! My mom, my brother and his entire family, and…. ME—(and 3 kids)!
I am happy, but, it’s kind of bittersweet because my husband, and his son can’t go. Three weeks without my Valentine. It will be hard. I could go for longer, but… I really don’t want to! I’m a little sad over this. Hopefully one day he can go with me in the future.
My husband won’t be alone, he’ll be with his son, and he promised he wouldn't’t grow a beard, or eat extremely badly or anything while I’m gone… :SIGH: At least my cousins have internet access! I can email him everyday, and may be even type some entries in my blog, and post some pictures of this beautiful place. I hope to do a lot of days at the beach however.
I just got off the phone with the travel agent I’ve been working with. I’ve booked everyone’s ticket, but I have to drop off the payments like, ASAP by tomorrow morning Azores time in order to keep my brother’s reservations. Apparently, he is leaving on a very popular flight. According to the travelagent, a wedding party cancelled, and she got them all in at the last minute. But there is already a waiting list! See?! The conspiracy is working! There is only ONE airline that flies to the Azores as a prime destination: Azores Express/Tap—Transportes Aereos Portuguesa—known as also: Air Portugal, or Take Another Plane. (Actually, TAP has really nice and comfy planes.) See why it’s so important to book months ahead!? They are going in June, and there is already a waiting list! Reservations went out only a week ago! Apparently, the flight is going to be taking a lot of bull fighters to the islands. Lovely.. I’m kind of glad I’m not going on this flight. Imagine sitting in a plane full of bull fighters all dressed up in those little tight sequined outfits… HA HA HA… (Note: In Portugal, bulls are NEVER killed in a bull fight. They only kill them in Spain and Mexico.)
Tonight after my brother drops by with his money.. (poor guy is going to be spending a fortune on this trip), I will go out and drop off his and my mother’s check at the closed travel agency, in the dark, and in the rain. It shall be another adventure. I have until next week to pay for my flight. Yes, EX says he is pitching in some money for the trip for the kids. This will help greatly. It will be “guilt money” but money is money, right?
3 comments:
Oh! How exciting to have your trip all booked and ready to go! I am glad your ex is helping out. He should. And, I am so sorry your Hubby and son, can't go. But, as you said, you can email! Yay! I do hope that you get to post while there, not all the time, but when you can so we can see and hear what you are doing! it is so beautiful there!
be well,
Dawn
Okay, now I am trying to get this image out of my head: a plane filled with bullfighters in full regalia. Heh heh!--Cin
well to be honest, i would LOVE to be on a small flight with a bunch of manly men in tights. THAT would be very interesting! I am so glad you are going. I cant wait to hear all about it.
LOVE, lisa
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