Don't want to go on London/Paris trip due to my inability to walk much.
Sep 2nd, 2012, 05:48 AM
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All these responses have been so uplifting. I hope they give you the courage to go on.
We leave shortly for our annual trip to France and I am concerned about walking also. My foot injury isn't as bad as yours, but severe plantar faciitis is holding me back. With lots of ice, time, and exercise, it has been getting better so I am walking kind of nicely, but it's still there and we might have to slow down our usual fast pace days.
Sitting in a cafe or park and watching the world go by doesn't sound like such a bad idea---- afterall, it's Paris!
Good luck to you.
We leave shortly for our annual trip to France and I am concerned about walking also. My foot injury isn't as bad as yours, but severe plantar faciitis is holding me back. With lots of ice, time, and exercise, it has been getting better so I am walking kind of nicely, but it's still there and we might have to slow down our usual fast pace days.
Sitting in a cafe or park and watching the world go by doesn't sound like such a bad idea---- afterall, it's Paris!
Good luck to you.
Sep 2nd, 2012, 07:53 AM
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Hostels are fine IF one books a private room. I would never stay in a hostel dorm, however. Next time you go, Britomat, (and you will have a next time, I'm sure)consider going when dorm rooms are available at universities. Often, in the UK, there are elevators, private baths, availability of food (and occasionally, kitchenettes) during times when students are not there; the charges are small. Don't have the websites at hand just now, but they are out there. (I have stayed at Dublin University and it was an absolute delight)!
Sep 2nd, 2012, 07:55 AM
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For British universities in general: http://universityrooms.co.uk/
For the LSE in London (great locations!): http://www.lsevacations.co.uk/
Note that on the first site, some rooms are available during term time.
For the LSE in London (great locations!): http://www.lsevacations.co.uk/
Note that on the first site, some rooms are available during term time.
Sep 2nd, 2012, 08:59 AM
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I sure would not have gone on this trip, either, I would just wait until I could enjoy the trip more.
But I don't get the snide remarks about the friend and how they knew what they were getting into and that you would bail. The first post said you planned this trip a long time ago when you assume you wouldn't even have a problem by the travel date. Now why wouldn't the friend assume the same thing you did, after all, you were making estimates about yourself and should know. Lots of people buy travel insurance it doesn't mean anything predictive at all. I usually buy it and that's just becuase I want insurance, it doesn't mean I'm expecting not to go at all. It sounds to me like all the warnings to the friend came after the original bookings. The friend should have bought some insurance, I guess, unless they wanted to go anyway, but I don't think the dumping on the friend is warranted as she sounds pretty nice.
But I don't get the snide remarks about the friend and how they knew what they were getting into and that you would bail. The first post said you planned this trip a long time ago when you assume you wouldn't even have a problem by the travel date. Now why wouldn't the friend assume the same thing you did, after all, you were making estimates about yourself and should know. Lots of people buy travel insurance it doesn't mean anything predictive at all. I usually buy it and that's just becuase I want insurance, it doesn't mean I'm expecting not to go at all. It sounds to me like all the warnings to the friend came after the original bookings. The friend should have bought some insurance, I guess, unless they wanted to go anyway, but I don't think the dumping on the friend is warranted as she sounds pretty nice.
Sep 3rd, 2012, 02:28 AM
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Geez Christina! You obviously can disagree with my analysis of the situation. But to describe my comments as "snide" seems a little harsh.
All I am saying is that if I were going on a trip with a friend who had an injury and that friend was buying trip insurance, I would get insurance too unles I were perfectly happy going on my own.
Britomart said her friend knew she had purchased insurance. What reason would there have been for Britomart' to purchase trip insurance other than to cancel the trip if necessary? Obviously, it doesn't mean she was definitely going to cancel, but there was always that chance.
All I am saying is that if I were going on a trip with a friend who had an injury and that friend was buying trip insurance, I would get insurance too unles I were perfectly happy going on my own.
Britomart said her friend knew she had purchased insurance. What reason would there have been for Britomart' to purchase trip insurance other than to cancel the trip if necessary? Obviously, it doesn't mean she was definitely going to cancel, but there was always that chance.
Sep 10th, 2012, 10:41 AM
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Thanks for the additional responses... Just wanted to give another update. I emailed my friend 6 days ago and offered some compensation for her additional expenses. She hasn't responded. I also had my birthday a few days ago and she didn't say Happy Birthday on my Facebook page, but I noticed she wished another friend of hers Happy Birthday... So it's safe to assume she is mad and that our friendship might be over... I will next update when I hear back from the insurance company in case anyone is interested in that outcome.
Sep 11th, 2012, 01:20 AM
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I would like to give you this advice - IMO I would email a second time - apologise for any inconvenience caused to her by the cancellation, and ask that you meet up so that you give her the compensation in person (not just offer it). Maybe she would then cool down a bit about the whole incidence.
If she does not respond, then just forget this ex-friend - not worth you worrying over her for sure.. Do not then keep on running after her, as she would then keep on giving you the cold shoulder..
Good luck with the insurance company
If she does not respond, then just forget this ex-friend - not worth you worrying over her for sure.. Do not then keep on running after her, as she would then keep on giving you the cold shoulder..
Good luck with the insurance company
