We stayed at 6 different hotels or apartments during the past week, spread throughout our 1,500+ kilometer journey. In every instance, the scenario was as follows: I check in at the front desk and return to the car. I am immediately asked by at least one of the young three, “do they have wee-fee?” Wi-fi , spelled the same way here, yet pronounced “weefee”, might have been the first word they learned in Spain. On the other hand, Evelyn’s first question for me may be, “how does it look?” Picture lips turned down slightly, with a hint of fear and skepticism in her mouth and eyes as well…and who can blame her, given my record? Still, 60% of our family cares not about cleanliness, comfort, room service, but only about connectivity. Of course, that 60% has a shorter memory than the 20% who is probably more important to please.
Then when entering the hotel room, it is always a race to the outlets to see who can capture the most territory. These battles last throughout the stay and can be more fierce when chargers and other ammunition need to be shared. And, at the end of the visit, when suitcases are packed and even out the door of the hotel room, it is only then that devices are unplugged from outlets, thus allowing for the greatest possible duration of technology use on the drive.
*The “do they have wi-fi?” question may be nearing its end, as even my favorite 1-star segment of lodging now always seems to provide this service.
