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Old Mar 31st, 2020, 05:49 AM
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Airbnb has gone as far as May 31st for reimbursement.
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Old Mar 31st, 2020, 09:31 AM
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Just Wow. I know that you have to think on your feet but you did a great job. Donna's flight home was pricey. I wondered if her flight was full? Trying to cancel stuff for May many are giving vouchers which is fine. One day this will pass and we will be on the road again.
Yes, the flight was full. Her only option was to upgrade or wait until Wednesday.
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Old Mar 31st, 2020, 09:00 PM
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A trip report for the ages! I'm sorry your trip was cut short, but I really admired your calm and your ability to make thing happen.
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Old Apr 1st, 2020, 05:09 AM
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Thanks for a fascinating read! I’m glad you made it home safely!
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Old Apr 1st, 2020, 05:32 AM
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Great trip report! I am happy to hear you both made it home safely.
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Old Apr 1st, 2020, 11:03 AM
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Thank you for this report. You and Donna are great role models.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2020, 06:03 AM
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A trip report for the Fodor's Hall of Fame.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2020, 09:14 PM
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Thank you for sharing this extraordinary tale!

Your patience is amazing and of course your comments/photos and stories are always inspiring.
We have not really given a lot of thought to visiting Barcelona but now - guess we have a bit of a wait.
Here's to 2021 or maybe even 2022...
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Old Apr 3rd, 2020, 05:52 AM
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love_travel_Aus -

Good to see you here!

Patience never has been my strong suit, but sometimes, it's either that or lose one's mind.


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Old Apr 3rd, 2020, 09:23 AM
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Now that's a trip report! I am glad you are home. What an ordeal.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2020, 02:27 PM
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Congratulations on your fortitude! So glad you made it home and looking forward to your report when you return.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2020, 05:11 PM
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Grace under fire. Here's to 2022!
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Old Apr 3rd, 2020, 09:41 PM
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What an awesome story. I hope you get to dine on this for years.
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Old Apr 4th, 2020, 09:35 AM
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Enjoyed your trip report. You are so resourceful and strong! Thank you for sharing!
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Old Apr 5th, 2020, 09:00 AM
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Just tuning in; had to adjust the home surge capacity to account for BOTH children returning, and shopping for elderly neighbors whose own local children don't seem interested in helping.

We're hearing from friends stranded here and there, postings being delayed, and all assorted interruptions. So very glad your story had a good ending and you are back at home.
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Old Apr 5th, 2020, 12:32 PM
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Thanks forfourtravel. I keep telling myself it could have been a lot worse. Good on you for looking after your neighbors.
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Old Apr 7th, 2020, 07:34 AM
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Wow, Mel, this is riveting! So glad you two made it back safe and sound. You remained amazingly calm and focused.

We flew out of Madrid on March 2, after 6 weeks in Spain. Like you, we fell in love with Spain. So glad Donna is already planning your return! A great something to look forward.

Wonderful pictures, too.
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Old Apr 7th, 2020, 08:45 AM
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Good to see you here glover - would love to hear about your six weeks in Spain and glad you got your holiday before the madness set in.
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Great report!

(I have to say I was a bit distracted by your comment in the first installment that a lady asked to pick up her luggage she had gate checked with her husbands remains!)

That struck me as funny and I've giggled throughout your report!
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I posted a long trip report on our 2 months in Europe that included the 6 in Spain. 3 were in wonderful Seville. Haven’t got ten round to wrapping up the end of trip (Madrid and Segovia). It just seems like such another lifetime ago now.
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