Ohhhh, that SO sucks! They really ought to have paid for that hotel. But I love that you kept your sense of humour throughout. It never helps to be a Mr. Pink Shirt Whiner type of person! Hmm, $25. Wow. Gosh, how going around the world? - i.e. taking a stroll around a nice $25 globe in your living room??!

Thanks for an entertaining read. Sorry you had such troubles!