Tony Grist (poliphilo) wrote,
Tony Grist
poliphilo

Wrong Hemisphere

We're going to Christchurch for our hols- in Dorset, on the edge of the New Forest. But even though we have our hotel booked we keep getting sent offers on line.

Ailz calls me to look at one. It's a motel. It looks wonderful, It'll cost £100 less.

"Want to change?" she asks.

"Where is it exactly?"

"Five minutes drive from the city centre. Near the airport."

"The airport!"

"Yes, Christchurch airport".

"Sure it isn't in Christchurch, New Zealand?"

"Oh..."
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