Quick Trip
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very early in the morning
bright and early
We had to wake up bright and early to catch our 7:00am flight.
We had to wake up bright and early to catch our 7:00am flight.
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everything goes well without problems
smooth sailing
It was smooth sailing getting to our Airbnb with 'Uber.' The ride went by really quickly as we talked with the driver.
It was smooth sailing getting to our Airbnb with 'Uber.' The ride went by really quickly as we talked with the driver.
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to visit or look at places that are famous or popular
see the sights
On our first day we decided to see the sights. I liked the old churches and open markets the best.
On our first day we decided to see the sights. I liked the old churches and open markets the best.
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being in a place or situation that seems unnatural or uncomfortable
like fish out of water
Out on the streets we felt like fish out of water a lot of the time -- so many people, so much going on..
Out on the streets we felt like fish out of water a lot of the time -- so many people, so much going on..
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stop an activity for the rest of the day
called it a day
We ended up walking everywhere! After 10 hours we called it a day -- couldn't wait to get a good night's sleep.
We ended up walking everywhere! After 10 hours we called it a day -- couldn't wait to get a good night's sleep.
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lie in the sun
catch some rays
The next day was bright and sunny. Yeah! We went to catch some rays on the city beach.
The next day was bright and sunny. Yeah! We went to catch some rays on the city beach.
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a place that is not close to where people usually go
off the beaten path
For dinner we went to a restaurant off the beaten path. We almost got lost finding it. No worries, the food was amazing!
For dinner we went to a restaurant off the beaten path. We almost got lost finding it. No worries, the food was amazing!
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enjoy oneself
had a great time
What a wonderful weekend exploring and relaxing together. We certainly had a great time!
What a wonderful weekend exploring and relaxing together. We certainly had a great time!