“I think I am all cultured out.”
“Really?”
I had that figured out when we set foot on the Air France flight to go on “the vacation of a lifetime”.
The Louvre was boring.
I heard the phrase “Awful Tower” far too many times.
Grand chateaux were as exciting our neighbor’s house.
Sitting in a historic medieval village, sipping coffee, and he finally realizes he is not having the time of his life?
But then his face lit up. I followed his gaze.
It took me two minutes to add working farms to our itinerary.
I’d save our trip yet.
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word count = 100
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Art in real life. :)
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Sometimes real life is the best art…
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For me, the ideal would be a historical re-enactment place where folks live and work as in past centuries. Leave me there for a day. After the Louvre, of course. (smile)
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Yeah, those reenactment sites are always fun, and it would be cool to see one from something like the 12th century. But I am with you – the Louvre first ;)
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Yes, the European version. I have seen shows which include Viking re-enactments. Think maybe there are probably Celtic versions as well. I know there is a place in France where a medieval castle is being rebuilt using the technology available at the time.
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My husband is not a farmer, but he’d much rather watch a tractor at work than see a splendid castle. Different strokes, I guess :)
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The world would be a boring place if everyone liked the same thing ;) I’ll admit that I’m a little surprised at how many people related to this story, but, then, I guess people like this aren’t all that uncommon.
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Sometimes the journey IS better than the destination, as well as the dream being better than the reality of it. Hope you’re having a good week and haven’t suffered too greatly from IDA or HENRI.
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We always fit in farm visits somewhere on the itinerary – husband is a farm advisor, and a farm boy at heart. Nice.
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That’s great. I think it is very important to interact with the locals when traveling, so it makes sense to visit farms if that is what you (or your husband) is interested in.
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Dear Trent,
Different strokes for different folks. ;) He just warn’t the museum type. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yep, different strokes. Glad they could find a compromise. Thanks, Rochelle.
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That’s sort of what people thought when my son and I visited beer breweries when we went to Australia. Why not save that for home and use the time for something we can’t do at home?
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lol, I’ll go on those brewery tours… I know people who have visited Scotland to do nothing else but golf, while others I know have gone to Scotland to do nothing else but visit distilleries… I vote for the distilleries.
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Well told Trent, farm machinery often fascinates me
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I think machinery in general fascinates a lot of people, as does seeing how the locals use it. Thanks.
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There are only so many museums anyone can enjoy. Immersion in the present is so much more fun!
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I’m all for immersion, even learning local swear words ;) but I still want to spend a lot of time in museums. It good that the couple in this story can now do both.
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It worked out well in the end, what a relief! Nice one Trent.
Here’s mine!
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Once the issue was figured out, it worked very well. Thanks.
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Sometimes the tourist attractions and history museums are not the only way to appreciate the present culture of a place. Well told.
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Seeing how peopel live is often much more valuable than all of the “cultural” stuff, and if you have a particular interest… Thanks.
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The best kind of traveling companion to have is the 2nd one, not the first one. Good story, Trent.
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Yes, someone willing to be flexible to make everyone happy. Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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Fun trippin. I’d take the farm trip any day, lol. As well as all the other sites of course.
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lol, I’m sure you would enjoy the farm visits See how they do it in other parts of the world… Though I’m sure you’d also enjoy the museums, historic sights, etc.
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You have to go for what you love. I expect their trip will pick up now.
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Lovely twist/inspiration from the prompt! Have to say, sometimes the realities, the practicalities of everyday life are far richer and rewarding, offer more, than “high culture” – but then, I know I certainly wouldn’t be able to pass up The Louvre. ;)
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I’m more of one to visit the museums and historic sites, but they aren’t for everyone. Sometimes seeing how other people do what you know can be pretty interesting. Thanks :)
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I agree :)
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Haha one of our grandparents went on holiday to Canada, and despite all the amazing places they visited and the gorgeous scenery, the highlight of the trip was a small agricultural museum which had a certain tractor he had once used on the farm. 🙈. Great post. KL ❤️
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lol, yes there are people like the one character in this story. That is funny, but there are reasons for those agriculture museums… Thanks!
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Glad the holiday was still alive
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Yep, there was a good way to revive this one.
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He is a simple man who enjoys simple things… Why try to drag him through all that boring culture? :)
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Exactly. A bit of an itinerary change and we can both be happy.
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Ohh!! Finally happy ending.. good story
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Sometimes these Friday Fictioneer stories can get dark… glad you like the brighter ending.
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Awful Tower haha! 😂
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lol, yeah, some people are not easily impressed ;)
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