Technically, It’s Still South Of The River…

A guest is checking in, but I can’t find a reservation under her name.

Guest: “This is crazy! I made the booking months ago! I even have the confirmation on my phone!”

Me: “Please look that up for me; I am afraid I am having trouble on my end.”

The guest is muttering loudly as she tries to find the booking on their phone.

Guest: “This is crazy! All I wanted was a relaxing weekend and to see Pedalpalooza!”

Me: “Pedalpalooza? Ma’am, that’s in Portland.”

Guest: “Yes, just across the river.”

Me: “Just across the river from Vancouver, Washington. Washington State.”

Guest: “Yes, and?”

Me: “This is Vancouver, British Columbia. In Canada.”

Guest: “Oh. Am I in the wrong city?”

Me: “Ma’am, you’re in the wrong country.”

What got me was that she drove here from the US, so she would have to have passed border patrol. Where did she think she was going?