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 Do you ever feel like you're being tested by Universe? Tested for strength, stamina, mental clarity, resolve... that kind of stuff?  I often do. There is a reason for this test but it isn't obvious, at least not until later in hind sight. 

Today is one of those days. 

After arriving back from a magnificent month in Eastern Europe (Nostriga, HB24) and visiting by car, 4 Baltic states And with the jet lag finally lifting, the routine begins... without my luggage/cases 😬

All 4 of 4 bags/cases were lost. It's been 60+ hours thus far. A call this morning was reason for optimism. 1 bag was found and delivered. I'm thankful.  The other 3 have highly valuable contents and still no clue as to where in the world they might be.

I've heard horror stories of bags being sold to wholesale liquidators within days of being lost but I can't let myself go black. I've got to keep positive.

So I'm going to my favorite beach in the entire world, Wreck Beach - Vancouver, in 32C degree sunshine. I'm grateful for the day, the things that really matter (loved ones and health) and I'll let Universe deliver it's ultimate purpose in this challenge.  For now, my test is over, I'll not be brought down in spirit by things that are out of my control.  Thank you Universe for this clarity 🙏

~ Everything for a reason ~ 
 Generally less than thrilled by apple these days, but they do have excellent product fit for the problem you just described https://image.nostr.build/7eecd1c85930c23ec82f0d7888a4885aabdb63a6bc9e68b22279b2f322c43d09.jpg  
 I'll be using this tech for every subsequent checked bag. 
thank you for the tip! 
 My bag got lost once. I got it the next day. But in the meantime because I was on vacation I bought clothes and necessities and billed the airlines for it. They paid for the bill. 

“Montreal Agreement” I believe I referenced in the letter to the airlines along with all my expenses. 

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/travel-rewards/montreal-convention-luggage/ 
 very interesting, thank you for the details and link! #asknostr 👍 
 Just food for thought. At the end of the day it’s their fault and you may have some representation based off that. 

It worked for me. That’s all I know. 🤣 
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 Enjoy wreck!! Beauty day for it 
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 Any luck?