The day before we were to depart we learned that SkyEurope, the Slovakian airline four of us had booked from Vienna, Austria, to Split, Croatia, had ceased operating. Not a total surprise as we had been watching the news descriptions of it circling the drain for some weeks. So, the day before we were to leave we were searching for alternative transportation to Croatia. Last minute airline fares apparently required that you purchase the airliner, so we ended up with train tickets from Vienna to Zagreb connecting to Split. Our 1.6 hour flight became an all day train ride, but the scenery from ground level should be better then from the air. In addition, what could be better then a late lunch in Zagreb? Overnight FEDEX got us the tickets 30 minutes before our departure for the airport, and the game was on.
Except, two hours before our departure one couple had to cancel due to some needed elbow surgery. Jerry and Debbie not being able to come was a great loss-Jerry specialized in early morning search and acquire missions for breakfast pastries, and Debbie was great fun to have along. So, the eight became six, and off we go.
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So glad you are all flexible souls...while traveling at least! Hope the rest of the plans go flawlessly, and that you have great adventures in any unplanned changes. I'm counting on you all to have vicarious fun for me!
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