#vacationbuddies

[pizzawinesmiles]

Vacation Friends

So many people I know always return from vacation talking about their new “vacation friends.”  They meet another couple and everything lines up - wives get along with the wife and husbands get along with the husband.  They parasail and split bottles of wine and make memories with virtual strangers.  This has literally never happened to me.  I think it might be Alex.  I think of myself as friendly and outgoing....generally the best kind of person to be around.  But the only people I attract when on vacation are the clingers.  

For example, our first weekend here I was lounging in the pool at Tesoro.  This was after my wardrobe malfunction so I was feeling a little vulnerable drinking my Miami Vice in the deep end.  A seemingly nice couple struck up a conversation with me.  Rhonda and Denny.  They were from Portland.  We talked about Oregon wine and weather.  Rhonda stumbled around the water a little unaware that I was trying to maintain some social distance.  You could tell Rhonda was the type who liked to make vacation friends.  I was weary.  Her husband wanted to go back to their shaded lounge chairs.  Rhonda said “go ahead Denny you fun hater - I will hang out with Kelly.”  Oh no.  She noticed some other people in the pool she recognized and asked “Kelly have you met Jason, Cary, Brent, Lisa and the rest of their family?” I shook my head and watched Rhonda slosh her way over to a large group of people who appeared to notice her noticing them and were backing away.  “Guys, hey guys - I want you to meet my friend Kelly. She is from Chicago and likes red wine”  Oh no.  I stayed put.  At first they ignored her.  Then one of the women said “Rhonda I already told you we’re trying not to engage with outsiders - we’re distancing.  Remember, Rhonda?” They stare at me.  I give a shake of my head and wave of my hands half of me saying “No problem” the other half saying “I don’t want to meet you anyways LISA.”  Dang it.  I messed up big.  I befriended the resident resort clinger.  I am not proud of how I handled the situation but I told Rhonda I needed to use the bathroom and just never returned.  I guess some things aren’t meant to be.  

More on the one friend I did make - Pilar the bathroom attendant at the Cabo Wabo in my next blog.  Pilar, she gets me. 

[werdwurd]

Beach Portraits II #portraits #italia #families #friends #vacationbuddies #grazie #euromgk (at Golfo di Baratti) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Rg6mzB2wiXir3qMtm4G92vKpI2AsSaYNeJNM0/?igshid=1vjb2i8ippitd

[mistekins]

This is one of the best zoo I’ve ever been to! #vacation #vacationbuddies #zootourscontinued (at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium)

[bfyne]

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[fernweh-cloudwalker]

One thing I love about traveling is meeting new people and building new bonds. So happy to have met them, Thank you for a memorable trip ❤️

[namjoohyuk05]

Memories that for keeps. #vacationbuddies (at Oaqui #1 Luna La Union)

[adventuresofbatshit]

Sisters of struggle 🖤🤔💋❤️🦄 . . . . . #friends #sisters #queens #bitchesofeastwick #bestiesforlife #fujifilm #friendships #sistersofstruggle #truthandconsequences #vacationbuddy #guttenberggirls #yourekillingmesmalls #youvegotafriend #fashion #beauty #mixedfriendships #love #colorsofthewind

[caksanabali-blog]

Holiday with @caksanabali ==================================== #travel #holiday #vacation #traveltime #holidaytime #vacationtime #travellifestyle #holidaylifestyle #vacationlifestyle #traveltonorthbali #vacationtonorthbali #holidaytonorthbali #travelpictures #holidaypictures #vacationpictures #travelmore #vacationmore #holidaymore #travellover #holidaylover #vacationlover #travelbuddy #vacationbuddy #holidaybuddy #travelassistance #vacationassistance #holidayassistance (at Mayo Resort North Bali)

[mizzgoham]

😫 #TakeMeBack #NewOrleans @jlee610 #rideordie #vacationBuddy

[ilvolotherapy]

@barone_piero #vacationbuddies #friends #fun #relax #instapiero