A short story for Friday Fictioneers which is hosted as ever by Rochelle!
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I’d booked a hotel in Spain; a dorm in Benidorm!
El taxi dropped me at la vestíbulo. I dragged my suitcase inside – my vast collection of Speedo budgie smugglers is very heavy!
“Allo senor, how’s you toosday?” asked the receptionist. I pointed out it was Wednesday, then asked which room I was in.
“You’s in la lobby”, he replied.
I rephrased the question then he started blabbering in Spanglo/Anglo. I was confused as a baby on a topless beach!
Eventually, he sent me to room one-hundred-and-thirty-seven. There were only one-hundred-and-twenty-seven rooms!
I dragged my suitcase back to la vestíbulo….
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I’m not sure what the building is, but it looked a little like an Eastern-style motel when I first saw it, so I moved it out to Spain and turned it into a hotel!
Not a good start to your vacation 🤪
Too right, Sadje!
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I’m guessing 137 was the lobby 🤔
I hadn’t thought of that, you could be right Bernadette!
At least it should be airy
I imagine so!
Hilarious! Well played, Sir!
Much love,
David
I’ve been waiting for the chance to use it! Thanks, David.
Lol, love your graphics! That’s quite the Sombrero!
Hope they find him a room soon…!
Thanks, Suzette, the graphics are such fun to create!
Great job!
The building looks to be part of the “Forbidden City” in China. You’d have to ask Mr. Stewart to confirm, though. Great story, Keith. I can imagine that the receptionist didn’t take to kindly to your humor about where you were. They seldom do. Too many tourists and all that. Have a great week!
If it is then I really should recognise it as I went there during my trip around China! There are 9999 rooms there so finding 137 could prove quite a challenge! As for tourists, I’d hate to deal with them for a job, I’d rather just be one!
My Chinese Odessy!
Good luck!
I need it, lots of it!
Maybe one of these fancy new translation programs would help? Or maybe not…
As you say, may be not!
You need to learn to speak tourist Spanish!
I can order tapas and beer! What more do I need?
I guess the lobby beats the street for the moment. Hope his luck improves mucho rapido.
So do io! Cheers, Lisa.
Haha, nice one, Keith. 🙂
Delighted to have amused you, Kitty!
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I’m going to have Andrew Sachs’ Manuel voice in my head all day now!
Mine too thanks to you! “Que? I know nothing”! Cheers Mr B.
We lived in Spain for some years, and I’m not sure which was more problematic, the English trying to speak Spanish or the Spanish trying to speak English. Either way, it was a hell of a ride…
We lived in France for a while and had a similar problem. We relied on our primary school-age daughter who was almost fluent within a few months of moving there!
“I was confused as a baby on a topless beach!” I like that!
I knew that line would come in useful one day! Thanks, Danny.
Querido Keith,
You made me laugh out loud with confused as a baby on a topless beach. Loved “Spanglo-Anglo”. There’s a lot to be said for communication. Not much for this poor shnook. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Hola Rochelle! That baby seems to be proving popular. Communication is key, especially when you’re asking for a key!
In my neck of the woods we call it “Spanglish”. Doesn’t really matter what name you give it; this was one very funny piece.
Baby on a topless beach, on my! 😳
Spanglish, I like that, I assume Spanish/German is Spanman! Whatever, I’m delighted you enjoyed it, babes, boobs y todo!
Actually, it’s Spanger! 🤣
I do love a good Spanglish interaction. My español usually leaves everyone confused including me. Cheers, let’s meet in the lobby for a tequila.
Salud,
Tracey
I studied Spanish at school but failed miserably. It was like talking in tongue-twisters!
On my way, get them lined up!
My Spanish could cope with the situation, but even that wouldn’t conjure up another ten rooms!
At least you’d be able to have a discussion about it!
Bad luck for the vacation! Well done.
Thank you, certainly not a good start!
When you booked the holiday, they didn’t tell you that construction of the extra rooms would be completed tomorrow. At least you might find some comfort on the beach for a few days.
You seemed to have arrived Basil Faulty’s cousin’s Hotel, good luck, and a day late.
They may have told me but in Spanish! The hotel was called Torres Defectuosas so you may have a point!
Thanks Keith, very entertaining….what if all the other rooms are empty and you’ve slipped into Shining ! Wishing you a sunny weekend.
Perish the thought! Come to think of it, the receptionist’s name was Juanny!
Blue sky and sunshine right now so we’re off to a good start!
Haha 😆,well Keith ‘Qué – no hay habitación – qué desastre!’, PS don’t take so many 🐦budgie smugglers next time – that case weighed you down try a backpack 😂
I actually understood that without Googling it! I’ll definitely heed your advice in future!
Love the accent.
Thanks Dawn, I’m not sure where it came from!
after all that ordeal, hope he got a good night’s sleep that would leave him feeling refreshed.
He certainly deserved it!
I like the whimsical vibe! Cute.
I’m pleased, thanks so much!
Cute story! Especially the confused baby lol nicely done, Keith 🙂
Thanks, so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
You’re welcome 😊
“As confused as a baby on a topless beach”—what a wonderful word picture 🙂
That little sentence seems to have gone down quite well! Thanks so much, Linda.