I love this story! Similar situation happened to us on a cruise, where we randomly met a guy who we thought was 'just like us'. We were invited to his stateroom, and not only was there butler service and catered food, these people had a baby grand piano in their room! Holy heck, we were lucky we had our own tiny bathroom.
I aspire to, one day, end one social engagement at the right moment, right before maximum fun begins to turn into overstaying my welcome. You achieved that moment; you are my hero.
Sounds like an amazing trip! I did a tour through Europe about 10 years ago that was primarily booked by retiree’s, had some of the most fun ever! Loved the story about buying chocolates, had a similar story in Brussels.
I very much commend you on your choice of vodka under the circumstances. I would rather buy either the crappiest bottle or the most unbelievably expensive bottle as long as they were not from that particular country that you referenced I hope you have a wonderful time
I just found you through Clint Edwards who shared your cruise 🛳 post. I love it I love it I love it! Now I've got to follow your Substack, don't I?!! 😉
We are currently on the same cruise. We can identify with EVERYTHING you wrote about! So. Much. Fun.
I love this story! Good on you for sticking the landing on the whole night!
What a great story! Loved the wrap-up! This is one of those stories you could put in a file on "How to Live Life".
What a wonderful adventure; Cheers to stepping out of your comfort zone and having a blast!!
I love this story! Similar situation happened to us on a cruise, where we randomly met a guy who we thought was 'just like us'. We were invited to his stateroom, and not only was there butler service and catered food, these people had a baby grand piano in their room! Holy heck, we were lucky we had our own tiny bathroom.
Wait, so you DON'T travel with a baby grand piano?
I used to but the baggage handlers weren’t always careful and it’s so hard to find a good tuner.
I am living for a “Lola’s version of the trip” newsletter!!!!!!! Amazing
I aspire to, one day, end one social engagement at the right moment, right before maximum fun begins to turn into overstaying my welcome. You achieved that moment; you are my hero.
Great story! I love the “both end of the social spectrum” part. And IMO you and Lola would be welcome anywhere.
Only for short periods of time. I'm very much working on the "not wearing out our welcome" part.
It's almost worth the 32 euro loss to get the story. Almost.
Yeah, "almost." Those 32 euros still hurt my soul.
it would get my midwestern man right where it hurts, so I understand....
Sounds like an amazing trip! I did a tour through Europe about 10 years ago that was primarily booked by retiree’s, had some of the most fun ever! Loved the story about buying chocolates, had a similar story in Brussels.
I very much commend you on your choice of vodka under the circumstances. I would rather buy either the crappiest bottle or the most unbelievably expensive bottle as long as they were not from that particular country that you referenced I hope you have a wonderful time
I am now inspired to try and befriend everyone on a cruise should I get lucky enough to be on one small enough!
What a great experience! But I must know; were the brandy milkshakes any good?
Lola said they were solidly okay. Definitely not worth 32 euros. Lesson learned.
I just found you through Clint Edwards who shared your cruise 🛳 post. I love it I love it I love it! Now I've got to follow your Substack, don't I?!! 😉
Loved this story!
So funny! I used to work on those ships :) now i hear some nice story from "the other side" :D