When Travel Plans Go Awry — Two Components Italy

So far, so good, besides – the morning of the trip again to Budapest I wakened with an intense bout of sciatica.  No manner I might do a protracted bus trip, I might barely get away from bed.  That meant I missed a scheduled tour of the Synagogue in Budapest, one thing I actually wished to do. And I missed spending time on the Buda facet of city, one other missed alternative.  Was I disillusioned?  Sure.  Did I let it break the journey?  No manner.  After some treatment and relaxation, and a calming day on a quiet ship, I used to be okay for the remainder of the voyage even when I used to be shifting slower than regular. And so grateful that I recovered rapidly! After all, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems, and Passau had been nonetheless to return.

I’ll need to plan a visit again to Budapest sooner or later, however am glad I had a while there earlier than the beginning of the river cruise.  It’s a wonderful metropolis. Thanks to my pal Lynn for sharing her experiences and images from that day with me

This is likely to be thought of a story of woe, however I don’t contemplate it to be so.  Although it meant some (okay, a whole lot of) additional work in determining the insurance coverage protection and submitting for reimbursement, and I missed sharing the journey with my pal who needed to cancel, and I used to be slowed all through the journey with some ache – there was nonetheless a lot to take pleasure in!  Fabulous cities, beautiful fall landscapes, nice meals, good firm.  

Travel isn’t at all times good, and sometimes doesn’t go precisely as deliberate, however with flexibility and a dedication to have enjoyable, journey is properly definitely worth the challenges.  

Stay tuned for extra on this cruise, beginning with Budapest subsequent week.