For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.
I have taken the liberty of moving the road in the photograph over to la belle France!
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No kids, we’re not nearly there, let me concentrate.
Why do the French use the wrong side of the road? Everybody should keep left like us. No, Jane, I won’t stop moaning. I’m on holiday. I should feel relaxed, not tense as a tightrope.
A junction. Here goes. Woo… that bloody foreigner almost hit us! Imbécile!
Yes, Jane, I know we’re the foreigners here, but they should treat guests with respect.
No kids, we’re not nearly there.
Someone’s heading our way in the wrong lane! Regarde où vous allez! No, I’m wrong… désolé monsieur!
No kids, we are NOT NEARLY THERE!
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Prod Froggie to visit Squaresville!
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PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Love it! And great reading to boot.
I’m really pleased, thanks so much Mr.B!
It is bad enough driving around here with our roundabouts. I can’t even imagine driving on the WRONG side of the road in England, lol.
My cousin came over here from California and hired a car – he’d never seen a roundabout before! Not impressed!
I like the frog image. Funny story. 😀
Thanks Kritika, I get more fun from making my frog each week than writing my stort!
ha! pretty accurate )
…as I know so well!
Haha! Having a tough time driving in a foreign country?
Actually, I’m quite used to it with France being just a few miles across the water!
I know, and most people are taught French in schools too
Oui, ils le sont !
A unique take on the photo! The idea of a long road trip AND driving in a foreign country. Nicely done!
Thanks so much!
Even if you stay home, the foreigners come over here for their holidays
Having continental ferry terminals to my right and left, that’s something I know too well!
Driving on the wrong side of the road would be confusing, for sure. Coming from Canada (where we do it “right” 😉), I was surprised to see drivers keeping left in Malta, and almost got run over because of it. Then I remembered it used to be a British colony (1814-1964). 😆
Right is wrong!!!
Cheers Debbie!
Wonderful story Keith! Hopefully everyone was alright after that encounter! And a nice riff on the “are we there yet” question.
I’m pleased to report they all arrived safely, Suzette!
Most excellent! Happy Friday, Keith! And Happy National Golf lovers day!
Now I’m reminded of why I don’t travel! Fun and funny story, Keith.
I can be a bit dodgy sometimes! Thanks, Lisa.
I’m sure for the seasoned traveler, it is all part of the adventure. You’re welcome, Keith.
Time for a game of I Spy!
…with my bulging eyes!
Hehe. We played that with my Mum too and had a lot of fun with her.
Dear Keith,
I see now that grumpy men behind the wheel is universal. Of course, here in the States we think you drive on the wrong side of the road. Viva Yank Tank. 😉 Loved this.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Perhaps we should all drive down the middle – though on second thoughts…
Thanks, Rochelle!
Next time, take a bus! Fun story.
…or maybe let the train take the strain!
memories are made of this. 🙂
You sang that beautifully!
Take more care, it looks like if they make it (down the middle of the road) it will be a miracle.
You can’t be too careful! Cheers, James
Ever tried driving in Bangkok? Good piece.
I’ve had many a tuk tuk ride in Bangkok, it’s scary enough with someone else driving! As for crossing the road there – forget it!
That was fun.
Driving in France is an adventure even if you’re used to the right side. Just hang your arm out, wave nonchalantly and change lanes, that’s how it’s done there. 😉
I’ve driven on the wrong side (left side) for a while but I had a car for left-side driving which makes it so much easier. Until you see the headlights of the oncoming car come your way…
I lived in France for a while and I did find their approach to driving somewhat casual! Having a LHD car didn’t help!
This is fabulous, Keith! “Are we there yet??” has the same whiny, beleaguered sound to it in any language! Loving your voice.
It’s implanted in a child’s brain at birth! Thanks, Nancy!
Haha! That it is!
The joys of international travel — and children in the back seat ever asking. Or having them say in the densest traffic, “I have to GO! I can’t wait!”
Oh yes, I’d forgotten that one!
I visited the States last year. Didn’t ever think to drive. Even sitting in the passenger seat mucked up my brain. Accurately funny story, Keith. 🙂
I know exactly how you felt! Thanks so much.
I’ve been driving in New Zealand and that’s a lot more polite driving than in France so it didn’t feel that difficult. I feel your pain.
Hehehe, I’m not convinced foreigner travelers should ever drive on vacation! And kids in the back add another lovely layer…
…as if things aren’t difficult enough! Thanks, Angela!
Oh,, Keith, you really brought back some memories!
They’re starting to put roundabouts here in my corner of Pennsylvania. People just don’t understand how to use them, and one has already been closed, not sure why. We are so much in the habit of four-way stops, or two-way stops, or just waiting for the light to turn. yielding to the driver on the right while you keep moving is a whole new thing for us. Maybe we need to go to England to learn how to do it 🙂
Once you get the hang of them, they make perfect sense as traffic flows more smoothly! As I mentioned in my comment to Denise, my cousin from California came over here and hired a car, and when he came across a roundabout he was totally baffled!
This made me chuckle. Fun read, Keith 🙂
I’m really pleased, thank you!
OMG..those kids are annoying! lol
Don’t I just know it! Cheers, Dawn.