Fool me twice? I’m a idiot.
Two interesting things happened today.
First, I figured out why the ticket people were laughing at me yesterday. They sold me a ticket from Sevilla to Madrid, instead of Madrid to Sevilla. I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I cannot imagine how they would expect me to get to Sevilla in time to take a train back to Madrid. Especially when the train stations were closing. GRRR. I hope she dies alone. Just kidding.
I went to purchase the rest of my tickets this morning, and the super super helpful guy at the counter noticed the mistake and corrected it. He also helped book my return ticket, my sleeper trains to and from Lisbon, and then a train to San Sebastien. Except we made one small mistake which I will get fixed when I get back to Madrid (he booked the train from Madrid to San Sebastien before I actually arrive back to Madrid from Lisbon). I seriously need to pay more attention to these things.
Lessons learned? Always check your tickets. ESPECIALLY when the people selling you the tickets are laughing.
Now, the second “interesting” thing that happened today has more to do with my sheer stupidity. On the way to Sevilla the train stopped for about 20 minutes, and the power went off. I assumed the train was having trouble, so at 3:18 when the train stopped (when it was supposed to arrive), I assumed it was a station early. But just to make sure I got off the train and asked someone working there. I obviously don’t speak Spanish, but he pointed to the train, and gestured forward. I thought this meant I was supposed to get back on the train. I was wrong. As we rolled away from the station, I looked up and saw a sign. Sevilla. I missed my stop. One transfer and two and a half hours later, I arrived back in Sevilla.
I’m such an idiot.
Lesson two: When your train is scheduled to arrive at 3:18 and it is 3:18, look for a sign and get off the train. It wasn’t too, too much of a hassle to backtrack… but it could have been a disaster.
But I’m here now. In the hostel. Sevilla is like a sauna, but I like it.
Oh yeah, when I was checking in the woman “accidentally” shorted me on my change. Ten Euros, but I figured it out before I peaced out. I’m going to assume it was an accident.
Food time.
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..it probably wasn’t an accident …that happened to me alot in Italy. Don’t worry tho they try it on the locals too!
Really? I also heard that in Italy they over charge you for trains, even if you have a rail pass. Grrrrr.
Sounds like your European adventure has been quite fantastic so far. Really enjoying being able to experience the trip vicarioiusly. Hope you are having a great time.
Cheers,
Rex
Jeremy, OMG. So that’s why they were laughing. I can NOT believe that. Seriously, if I knew more Spanish, I would have gone up to her and cussed her out right there. Grrr.
I’m glad you got to the hostel in one piece, though. Lemme know what you think of Sevilla. I actually liked it more than I thought I would.
Ha ha glad to be of service Rex! It’s great to hear that you are enjoying the blog.
Hey Diane! Funny that you decided to check out the website. I think I neglected to include you in the story. What was I thinking. I might revise it… because you were equally fun an entertaining.
hehe oh jer-bear you are toooooooooo funny and accidents happen! your photos are beautiful by the way just like you! hoookay enuf of this sappy shit, have fun see ya on the 28th of october!!!!!!!!!!
You mean “equally fun and entertaining” as in ridiculously silly? Just kidding.
Man, you seemed to have an even BETTER time in Sevilla than I did! I didn’t know about the abandoned pavillion thing … that would’ve totally been cool to see!
Yeah the pictures I took didn´t do it any justice.
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