We bickered about off-road adventures from the moment we made our plane reservations.
“Where’s you sense of adventure?”
“I don’t have any”.
“You promised you’d come along and not gripe. The taxi driver said to follow the dirt road and we’d find the little out-of-the-way hostel”.
“Umm … I’m not an expert hiker but this sign is telling us something”.
“I’ll look down the side of the cliff. You know, get my bearings”.
The panic on his face said it all.
On the jagged black mountain cliff, lay the charming little cottage they called, ‘Sheer Drop Inn’.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt: Bjorn Rudberg
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April 27, 2018 at 12:17 am
Haha! I probably shouldn’t laugh but I am! Good story—especially since I’m not a hiker/camper! 🤭😁
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April 27, 2018 at 4:42 pm
LOL … Please do have a chuckle or two, Linda. I’m not a comedy type writer but it came
out that way and I enjoyed everyone having a laugh. I guess my lack of outdoorsy-ness came through.
I’d prefer a hot tub with a glass of wine. ~~~~ : – )
Glad you enjoy this story … thank you.
Isadora 😎
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April 26, 2018 at 3:30 pm
Nicely done!
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May 1, 2018 at 3:10 pm
Glad you enjoyed this little story, Resa. It was fun to write something
with humor. Happy to see you here. Thank you for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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April 26, 2018 at 1:43 am
I’m sure many couples reading this can relate. Great story line!
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May 1, 2018 at 3:12 pm
I’m sure many couples can. I know I can. I’m not athletic nor do I like camping.
Many have commented that they had a good chuckle with the story. I think that
verifies your thoughts. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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April 22, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Not my idea of fun, Izzy. A great little story, though. 🙂
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April 22, 2018 at 9:31 pm
LOL … not my idea of fun either. I’m not a hiker/camper kinda gal. Thanks, Sylvia. 😎
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April 22, 2018 at 10:01 pm
Me neither. 😀
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March 27, 2018 at 8:19 am
Funny story – and good to have a sense of adventure.
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May 1, 2018 at 3:14 pm
I’m pleased you enjoyed my story enough to comment. Thank you, Jilly.
I appreciate your kind words and visit.
Isadora 😎
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March 27, 2018 at 1:41 am
‘Sheer Drop Inn’ That’s funny,,, good one.
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May 1, 2018 at 3:15 pm
Thanks, Dan. I thought it needed a clever tongue-in-cheek name.
Glad you enjoyed my story enough to comment and have a chuckle.
I appreciate your visit.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2018 at 9:14 am
That’s an intimidating name. I wouldn’t dare go near.
Great story, Isadora.
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March 27, 2018 at 12:58 am
I hope they can make it down safely; although, I can’t imagine how they will.
They may have to do some rock climbing. I hope he has the right equipment. LOL
Thank you, Moon. A bit of a tongue-in-checck tale this week.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2018 at 3:28 am
Great piece and the structure of the story is great too.
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March 27, 2018 at 12:59 am
Thank you, Lisarey for you very complimentary comment.
I really appreciate it.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2018 at 8:37 pm
Eeeek! This one’s a real ‘cliffhanger” Issy! LOL! 🙂
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March 26, 2018 at 4:07 pm
LOL … loved that, Jacqueline, a real cliffhanger. 🤣
This was a tough photo prompt since it wasn’t speking to me.
I’m pleased so many enjoyed it and got quite a chuckle too.
Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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April 22, 2018 at 2:26 pm
🙂
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March 25, 2018 at 8:29 pm
I think they will love the place…
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March 26, 2018 at 4:09 pm
I hope they do, Bjorn. Now, they just have to get down there. : O
Super photo …. did you take it while on a hike? Interesting the way everyone has found their own tale to tell.
Thanks for popping by and leaving a comment.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2018 at 7:12 pm
A “little out-of-the-way hostel” – Isn’t that a bit of an understatement? 😉
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March 27, 2018 at 1:06 am
LOL … yes, it is a bit out-of-the-way. I hope he has the right climbing ropes.
Perhaps, the view from below is much more interesting. There may be a jacuzzi tub in the room
that will help ease the risk and fear for the trek back up. Thank you, aFrank for stoppinging by.
Isadora 😎
ps – please for give my lack of visits. My daughters wedding is fast approaching (April 7th).
Traveling soon and lots of last minute things to do. 😳
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March 28, 2018 at 1:27 pm
LOL … and no worries … good luck with the wedding … and enjoy!!! Safe travels!!!!!
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March 25, 2018 at 5:49 pm
It would be great! Didn’t you know that the exclusive restaurant attached has three Michelin stars?
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March 26, 2018 at 4:05 pm
LOLOL … that is soooo funny. I love it, Penny. I didn’t start out to write anything humorous but I’m
pleased everyone has been getting a good chuckle from it. I may have to do more comedy.
I wonder how they’d get down there. Perhaps, ropes for scaling the mountain. 😁 😂 🤣
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2018 at 2:38 pm
The name suggests it is not for the weak of heart, that’s for sure!
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March 26, 2018 at 3:31 pm
I wonder how they’ll reach the hostel. It looks like a long drop (ie: drop LOLOL)
I had fun with this one since hiking isn’t something I do. But, hiking was the first
thing that came to mind. Thanks, Dale, for reading and enjoying my little tale.
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 10:56 pm
The name says it all! Good chuckle 🙂
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March 26, 2018 at 4:01 pm
I’m pleased everyone was able to get a good chuckle from the story. It was a tough prompt for me.
It finally, it spoke to me. I’m glad everyone is enjoying including you, lain. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 10:44 pm
Ummmmm–no. Not staying in a place called the Sheer Drop Inn. God one, Isadora
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March 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Thank you … it was a tough write for me as I’m not outdoor-sy.
I’m pleased it turned out to be humorous. A little laughter is a good thing.
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 9:20 pm
Great punch line, Isadora. It made me chuckle. Sort of like The Do Drop Inn. 🙂
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March 25, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Or the Dew Drop Inn 😉
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March 26, 2018 at 3:35 pm
LOLOL … this has certainly turned into a comedy act. When are we going on the road.
I know the perfect accommodations. 😆 😂🤣
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March 26, 2018 at 3:43 pm
Hasn’t it though? 😛 😀
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March 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm
👍🏻 😀
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March 26, 2018 at 3:34 pm
LOLOL … I’m not a funny writer so getting a chuckle from you is a gold star.
You know, us Catholic girls love getting a gold star from SIster Mary Torture. 😁
Thanks for adding that FUN name. I wish I had thought of it. Thanks, Russell.
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 6:32 pm
Well done. Not sure I’d want to stay there!
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March 26, 2018 at 3:57 pm
I’m wondering how would they get there. Perhaps, ropes or a harness. LOL
Thanks for popping in and commenting. I appreciate it.
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 6:04 pm
Maybe once you arrive the scenery is more breath-taking when you’re looking up? Fun story.
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March 24, 2018 at 9:02 pm
I would sure hope the view would be better. I don’t do hiking, camping, or anything like that. My fear of heights would kick right in so I’d give him the option to hike alone or sit in a nice warm jacuzzi. ~~~~ : – )
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March 24, 2018 at 2:23 pm
Hahahahaha! I don’t think I would want to stay in that hostel! LOL! Cute story!
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March 24, 2018 at 8:56 pm
I wouldn’t want to either. First of all, I wouldn’t be hiking. I’m not athletic like that. I’d also be looking for a comfy hotel room. : )
I’m glad yo found my story to be cute and fun, PJ. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Haha! I’m with you there – I am not a hiker either and would prefer a nice comfy hotel room. LOL!
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March 24, 2018 at 9:00 pm
A hotel room with a nice bath tub so I could soak my non-hiking body. LOL
Have a fun weekend … 😎
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March 25, 2018 at 1:57 am
LOL! you too!
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March 24, 2018 at 1:54 pm
Very neat. Great write,
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March 24, 2018 at 8:58 pm
I had a difficult time with this photo prompt. There wasn’t anything I could think of. I’m glad I finally found
something that created a great write. Thank you for your very ncie comment.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2018 at 5:34 am
Welcome.
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March 26, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Thanks so much 🙂
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March 24, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Querida Isadora,
Not a place I’d be staying that’s for sure. I’m terrified of heights to begin with. Good story though.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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March 26, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Querida Rochelle,
I’m with you on the heights issue. Heights aren’t my friend. My stomach does a dance and dizzy is right behind.
I don’t do hiking or outdoor adventures. We sold our travel camper once the kids didn’t want to go anymore. It was a great day. I never liked it.
Well, the photo didn’t speak to me since i’m not outdoor-ish. I did want to add my two cents. It’s a small amount of money but I think it’s going far.
Gracias por su buenas palabras pero no es mi mejor escritura. Uno no puede escribir bien todo el tiempo. Verdad? Hasta la próxima – depues de la boda.
Abrazos y Shalom,
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 8:49 am
Whoops, that could be a bit risky!
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March 26, 2018 at 3:55 pm
I’m fascinated by people who do these types of adventures. Not me … I’m more of a safety first traveler.
Although, hubby likes to go off the beaten path and we have had some harrowing experiences. Once back
home, we laugh at how much fun it was though I didn’t think so at the time. ~~~~ : 0 ~~~~ : )
Isadora 😎
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March 24, 2018 at 5:37 am
I’m not sure I would be entirely comfortable staying at a place with a name like that 🙂
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March 24, 2018 at 8:43 pm
I’m with you. I’d like a nice 5 star hotel. Camping and hiking is not for me.
I’m pleased you enjoy my story. Thank you for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 23, 2018 at 6:35 pm
I love it, hope no one fell? 🤔
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March 23, 2018 at 8:55 pm
I think she’s a bit more cautious then him. She may be able to convince him to toss the adventure and find a 5 star hotel. Thanks for reading and commenting, Seyi. Have a glorious weekend … 😎
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March 23, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Same to you my friend!
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