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Slice of Life March Challenge. No. 11.

Long day
Short post

Farewell, beautiful Ecuador

On Friday…
Drove the coastal roads
from Portoviejo, city of our visit
to Guayaquil, city of our departure


One of the views along the way


Fishing boats dot the waters

On Saturday…
Awake at three-thirty
Airport at five
Passport stamped to exit
Wait to board
Selected for
hand inspection of bag

Flight to Miami
–four hours

Customs
Immigration
TSA

Long layover

And yet to come…

Short flight
–two hours
to Charlotte

Short connection

Long flight
–six hours
Mid-Atlantic to
Pacific Northwest

Home, Sweet Home

Post Script:  Engine trouble in Miami. Delayed. Rebooked. New route. Must zig zag across USA. Will arrive home 14 hours later than planned.


Thank you, Two Writing Teachers, for hosting
2017 Slice of Life Story Challenge

16 Comments

  1. Diane Anderson (newtreemom)
    Diane Anderson (newtreemom) on March 11, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    Hope you arrived safe and sound back home after all your wandering. Rest up , but don’t forget to write!

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thank you, Diane. We were delayed and rerouted due to engine problems, for a very long trip.

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  2. romeolitcoach
    romeolitcoach on March 11, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    What a great way to capture your journey home!

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:06 am

      🙂

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  3. arjeha
    arjeha on March 11, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I am so glad you shared your trip with up, both the planned as well as the unexpected activities. Glad you are safely home.

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:24 am

      Thx… I’m looking forward to reading about yours in a few weeks. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lorie Barber
    Lorie Barber on March 11, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    I love the details you chose! The dichotomy of the blissful vacation contrasted with the travel part are really striking. I felt like I was with you. Welcome home!

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:25 am

      🙂 Thank you, Lorie!

      Reply
  5. rosecappelli
    rosecappelli on March 11, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Lovely! Despite the long flights home I could feel your relaxation!

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:29 am

      Ah, Rose, when I wrote it was relaxing… then we had the flight with engine problems and everything changed.

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  6. JudyK
    JudyK on March 11, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Beautiful scenery! Exhausting-sounding trip home. I hope you get some rest! ~JudyK

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:31 am

      It got even more exhausting when one our flights was interrupted with engine problems… We had to change all plans. We are home now and will go to the airport later today to retrieve our checked bags.

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  7. Christine
    Christine on March 11, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    Your writing makes me long for a trip some where warm – but then your words remind me of the long hassle of flights…
    Thanks for the quick escape though your writing.

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:33 am

      You are so welcome. I’m glad you came along for some of it. 🙂

      Reply
  8. carolmcbroom
    carolmcbroom on March 11, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I like the structure of the poem. It breaks up the trip, just like the different stages of your travel. Nice job!

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    • Alice Nine
      Alice Nine on March 12, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Thank you, Carol! 🙂

      Reply

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