Turns out that I had a five hour layover in Seoul, so when I applied to the correct agency for the Visa, and the T’way agent called, they quickly granted me the e-visa by email.!😁
I thought of calling the homeowners in the middle of the Great ordeal several times, but I never did. They had no idea about it, and there I was at the train station in Lithgow, being picked up exactly when and where I was supposed to be… after which, I promptly fell asleep in the car on the way “home” to the housesit in Mudgee!
Knock wood. Or… Thank goodness for small miracles.
Good to see you here, Charlie. Mimi Seton also ended up commenting on #11. I have no idea why that’s happening. It’s an automated thing, not anything I do.
See if this link is any different, if you would. Thanks.
Trules, it seems the lessons never end are always some version of we are not in control, let go and be part of whatever is happening. learning that one myself (again) a lot right now. a fine report from the Trules sector
Swerd-mon, Life keeps giving the hard-headed professor the same damn lesson to learn over and over again. You’d think, at my fucking age, I’d learn it already. But like ex-heavyweight champ. Sonny Liston, used to say.
Quite a saga. And you deserve something--a free trip somewhere?--for such equanimity. I imagine I would have devolved into a protoplasmic mass of rage and frustration and vowed never to set foot on an airliner again.
The way you’re walking through this season — with vulnerability, humor, and truth — is inspiring. Every detour seems to be bringing you closer to yourself. Thanks for letting us share the journey with you.
Thanks so much, Debra. As you can imagine, this is quite a bit like solo performance for me. Autobiographical storytelling to 1000 people at a time. That’s a part of it that I like very much. Life? That’s another thing. Lol.❤️❤️
Another wonderful chapter in Eric's travels. Actually one of his best, in my opinion. Fantastic sense of time pressure and un-expected outcomes. Ed (poetbroker.com)
Love, love, love your essay. A reminder of Viktor Frankl’s beautiful quote: Everything can be taken from a human being except the freedom to choose one’s attitude in any given situation.
inspirational!
thanks for the great story
And here I thought you were too jaded and beyond inspiration! One never knows, do one?
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An adventure, inside and out. What happened with the Aussie house sitters since there’s no way via Seoul got you there on time?
Good question. I was wondering the same thing!
Seeeee above❤️🤠
Some stories have a good ending. Lol.
Turns out that I had a five hour layover in Seoul, so when I applied to the correct agency for the Visa, and the T’way agent called, they quickly granted me the e-visa by email.!😁
I thought of calling the homeowners in the middle of the Great ordeal several times, but I never did. They had no idea about it, and there I was at the train station in Lithgow, being picked up exactly when and where I was supposed to be… after which, I promptly fell asleep in the car on the way “home” to the housesit in Mudgee!
Knock wood. Or… Thank goodness for small miracles.
weird...I didn't clock that! Multi-tasking (poorly apparently!)
Pressing Comment takes us to #11.
Great story. Credit Joni for Free man.
What’s your next stop?
Good to see you here, Charlie. Mimi Seton also ended up commenting on #11. I have no idea why that’s happening. It’s an automated thing, not anything I do.
See if this link is any different, if you would. Thanks.
https://trules.substack.com/p/divorce-chronicles-12-my-favorite
This treasure trove of images may last on my computer for years, thank you!
Thank you so much.❤️
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Trules, it seems the lessons never end are always some version of we are not in control, let go and be part of whatever is happening. learning that one myself (again) a lot right now. a fine report from the Trules sector
Swerd-mon, Life keeps giving the hard-headed professor the same damn lesson to learn over and over again. You’d think, at my fucking age, I’d learn it already. But like ex-heavyweight champ. Sonny Liston, used to say.
“Life…. a funny thang”.
Loved this post so much!
Terrific, Saroj❤️❤️
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Quite a saga. And you deserve something--a free trip somewhere?--for such equanimity. I imagine I would have devolved into a protoplasmic mass of rage and frustration and vowed never to set foot on an airliner again.
Thanks, Dennis. That’s me alright, “Mr. Equanimity”! lol
The way you’re walking through this season — with vulnerability, humor, and truth — is inspiring. Every detour seems to be bringing you closer to yourself. Thanks for letting us share the journey with you.
Thanks so much, Debra. As you can imagine, this is quite a bit like solo performance for me. Autobiographical storytelling to 1000 people at a time. That’s a part of it that I like very much. Life? That’s another thing. Lol.❤️❤️
Another wonderful chapter in Eric's travels. Actually one of his best, in my opinion. Fantastic sense of time pressure and un-expected outcomes. Ed (poetbroker.com)
Thanks for reading and commenting, as always, Ed.
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Of your divorce…
In this piece, i’ve just learned if your divorce. What happened?
Hard to put into words, Roy. But that’s why I’m on Divorce Chronicle #11. Lol. Sort of…
I hope you read some of the previous posts and click on the heart to like this one.
Also hope you’re good, man.❤️
How do I find Divorce Chronicle #11? I am sorry to hear about your situation.
Thanks for your empathy. Here’s the first Divorce Chronicle: https://trules.substack.com/p/samson-trules-tumbles-the-pillars
You should be able to find the rest from there.🤠❤️
Love, love, love your essay. A reminder of Viktor Frankl’s beautiful quote: Everything can be taken from a human being except the freedom to choose one’s attitude in any given situation.
So good to see a comment from you, Andrea. And to be in the same company with Victor Frankl. At least in a Substack comment. Lol.
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Traveler’s nightmare.
Yes, and no, Arthur. As you see, most of my nightmares (at least the ones during the day) become good stories..🤠❤️
Bad experiences often become good stories. . . later.
Yeahhhhh. lol🤣
Lovely piece, Eric. T R U L E S T O O L S : How Travel Can Heal Your Heart
(Forgive me - titles just pop into my head sometimes.) This title is for the SELF-HELP section! lol
You have always been insightful and creative, Mimi. NOW you’re becoming digitally savvy toooooo🤠
LOL❤️
It will all end well down under.
Such a heartfelt, vulnerable piece. Thanks for sharing.
From your mouth to Down Under, Dr. Dorff!😂🤠
Im anxious to know if the pickleball spins the opposite direction down there. Haha
I’ll let you know, man!
Thanks so much, Daisy. Comments like yours, which seem to “get” my writing and life choices themselves, are most most most rewarding and appreciated.