In a foreign country! In a posh hotel in San Francisco! Could be worse I s’pose :).
Ever had one of those days? Aeroplane delayed in London; huge queue at American Immigration; missed the connecting flight; not another one until tomorrow! So the airline had to put me up for the night. Which is why I’m in San Francisco, not Boise.
Not a problem except that here I am on the other side of the world, in the wrong place and no-one knows I’m here. No problem – I’ll phone them. But my mobile phone network doesn’t work here. So I thought I’d email from one of those pay as you go email terminals in the airport. Except that my email provider and Facebook decided that I was a hacker and locked my accounts down. Like I’m supposed to let Hotmail and Facebook know when I’m travelling abroad? pppfffttt! I finally settled on making a hugely expensive International call from the hotel to Husb who was fast asleep because it was 4am back home and he did some international calling and emailing to the people in Boise who had been waiting in vain for me to step off the plane. So it’s sorted now – as long as I get on that plane tomorrow!
WordPress recognises me so I can still communicate with the world through the hotel’s complimentary Internet access. Unfortunately, the leads that connect my camera to the computer that allows me to photograph all the sketches I did today and post them on my blog – is in Boise. So are my clothes and toiletries. So I’m in this posh hotel, surrounded by sparkling posh people, and I’m all smelly and dishevelled, like a mad old cat lady. Well, mad middle-aged cat lady. With a sketchbook………
This artist residency is supported by Wales Arts International and Arts Council Wales.
scribblah 
Wow, you’re kind of like a modern day, arty and non-racist Robinson Cruiso!
Haha thanks 🙂
Poor you. Had to laugh though – only a proper artist would consider the sketchbook as the essential can’t-do-without item to put in hand luggage, and put the toiletries in the suitcase! 😉 Hope the hotel has provided some, and that the remainder of your journey is smooth. Have fun!
Love your vivid report about your travel adventures! 😉
Thanks, once I work out how to upload photos onto iPad, I’ll post some sketches
Oh no! Did you manage to get to Boise in the end? There are worse places to be stranded than SF, I hope you get lots of interesting scribbles in your unexpected sojourn. 🙂
I’m in Boise yaayyy
I’m in Boise yay yay
I’m in Boise yay yay
There are usually signs at passport control saying no photos. Are there any that say no scribbles?
There should be, I,ve scribbled so much I’ve worn out two pens!
At least nobody is sending those “I’ve lost my passport and wallet in Bananaland and am stranded. Please send money” posts in your name!
Haha damn! Missed a chance there 🙂
San Francisco! Wow you’re in my State. If ya get a chance get out and ride a trolley car or go to Fisherman’s Wharf. S F is one of the most progressive cities in one of the most progressive states in the United States (the middle part is Jesusland, and I’d stay outta there, cause they think every foreigner is a terrorist, or worse yet a Socialist).
Enjoy your stay …in the USA 🙂
Haha they,d love me then:) made it to Boise now
Some of the best restaurants and seafood in USA. Can you have a small adventure while waiting?
Had a good sleep then flew to Boise which is so much like the movies
Jeepers I hope my trip to Cuba starts a bit better than that tomorrow Rosie !!! enjoy 😀
Ha ha! The posh people will be all nervous as you keep glancing at them and scribbling… very amusing!
Oh no! Hang in there and get some rest. It will be a short flight tomorrow to Boise. Enjoy San Fran!
🙂