While confirming arrangements for my next trip I found that hotel reservations were not as simple as I expected. It finally dawned on me that for the third year in a row I find myself travelling shoulder to shoulder with baseball fans and media flocking to the World Series. This is particularly ironic because while I enjoy going to an occasional game every few years, I really don’t care about baseball and certainly don’t follow the standings.
Two years ago I booked a terrific fare months in advance and planned a trip to Detroit. Yes, I was there when the Detroit Tigers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. My return travel even routed me through St. Louis. Last year I visited family Denver at a conference scheduled years ahead. I was there when the Denver Rockies lost to the Boston Red Sox.
This year I will be flying into Philadelphia on Oct. 25. The Philadelphia Phillies will be there that night playing Game 3 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. That night I plan to stay in Delaware, the next night (Game 4 at PHL) I will stay in New Jersey. Oct. 27 I will stay in Philadelphia to catch an early flight the next morning. Now, if the pattern holds don’t be surprised if the Phillies lose the series with Game 5.
Spooky, isn’t it? Better place your bets now.
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