My Funniest Travel Story (Plus, JetSetVacations Twitter Party This Wednesday!)

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I’ve been fortunate enough to travel quite a bit over the last few years. I’ve had all kinds of experiences, from the sublime to the strange – but they’ve all been memorable! I’ve been to France twice, and some of my biggest adventures occurred during these trips. I traveled to France by myself (Someday I hope to go back and take Jai with me!) and stayed with my dear friend Ember, who was studying in Poitiers at the time; and one of my funniest travel stories took place there.

Ember’s apartment

Ember’s apartment was located down a steep hill, close to a large park and busy road. One night, I walked up the hill to take out the trash. My hair was dyed pink at the time – this will be important later! The walk was around five minutes or so each way, and when I came back, there was an envelope attached to the front door. Assuming it was from Ember’s landlady, I handed it to her when I walked inside. She looked at the envelope, and said: “It reads ‘Pour la Denoiselle Qui à les cheveus Rose’ – ‘To the girl with pink hair’. It’s for you!”

I was bemused. Who on earth would have sent me this? I opened up the letter, which was entirely in French. I don’t speak French – I can say hello and order a hamburger, but that’s about it – so I handed the letter to Ember, who translated it for me:

Hello,

I excuse myself for writing to you since I am a little timid. It’s for that reason that I write to you. It’s true that we don’t know each other, but don’t worry yourself. I’ve never eaten anyone. I cross you often in town. Permit me to say to you that you were very pretty to my eyes. I don’t know if your heart is already taken? If, at any time you say to that, I leave you my number (His phone number was written here). We could get a drink, if you desire. I would really like you to know that it’s not in my habits to follow you, since I haven’t been able to “Stop-you-and-talk-to-you” in the road. But, when I know the person, my timidity disappears. I have brown hair, often in headphones, 1m 70cm, 65kg, brown eyes, and I am single. My little heart is for the taking, if you want it. I will say to you, perhaps I’ll see you later. Call me, please.

Kisses Princess

To this day, I have no idea who sent this letter. I didn’t see anyone during my walk up the hill, even though I always pay close attention to my surroundings. Apparently, this person had seen us in town, followed us home, and hid himself while I took out the trash so he could leave this note. This over-the-top French love letter is definitely one of the most funny – and creepy! – things that’s happened to me while traveling!

Me in the Poitiers town center

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Readers: What’s YOUR funniest travel story?