Yesterday I was playing with ChatGPT, questions such as: Write a Ruby script for SketchUp to find short edges (user input) in an active model. And about all sorts of other things …
At the end of the day I was just curious about getting a short story before going to bed. To see what it’s “creative mind” would compose.
In the end I even got apologies from ChatGPT.
Conclusion: always check the facts, even with AI’s “creativity” 
You
write a short story, less than 500 words about travelling through europe from amsterdam to barcelona, hitchhiking
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
In the hazy glow of a European sunrise, Sarah set out on her adventure armed with nothing but a backpack, a worn-out map, and a spirit hungry for experiences. Her mission? To traverse the diverse landscapes from Amsterdam to Barcelona relying solely on the kindness of strangers and the open road.
The journey began in the vibrant canals of Amsterdam, where bicycles wove through cobblestone streets and tulips adorned every windowsill. With a cardboard sign that simply read “South,” Sarah caught her first ride with a cheerful Dutch couple in a vintage Volkswagen camper. The wind carried the scent of freedom as they cruised down highways and country roads, exchanging stories of faraway places.
As the Dutch landscapes melted into Belgian chocolate-box towns, Sarah found herself in the company of a group of musicians heading to Brussels. They filled the car with melodies, laughter, and the promise of a pit stop at a quaint café hidden in the Ardennes Forest. The rhythm of their laughter echoed through the dense woods as the day unfolded into an unexpected serenade.
In France, vineyards stretched across the horizon, and quaint villages unfolded like chapters in a storybook. Sarah shared the backseat of a convertible with a couple from Bordeaux, the wind tousling their hair as they raced against the setting sun. They spoke of love, wine, and the elusive art of savoring life’s simplest pleasures.
The Pyrenees loomed on the horizon, their majestic peaks teasing the promise of adventure and uncharted territories. Sarah found herself thumbing her way into a spirited group of backpackers who welcomed her with open arms. As they navigated the mountain roads, exchanging travel tales and music recommendations, a sense of camaraderie blossomed like wildflowers on the roadside.
In Barcelona, where the sun dipped into the Mediterranean, Sarah bid farewell to her newfound friends. The Catalan city welcomed her with the rhythm of flamenco echoing through narrow streets and the aroma of paella lingering in the air. She watched the sun dip below the horizon, reflecting on the mosaic of cultures, landscapes, and human connections that had shaped her journey.
From the tulip fields of the Netherlands to the sun-kissed shores of Spain, Sarah’s hitchhiking odyssey had unfolded like a tapestry woven with the threads of chance encounters and shared moments. Each ride, each smile, and each stretch of open road had brought her closer to the heart of Europe, leaving her with a treasure trove of memories and a passport filled with stamps that told the story of a journey where the destination was merely a punctuation mark in an endless adventure.
You
can the sun dip into the Mediterranian seeing from Barcelona?
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
My apologies for the geographical inaccuracy in the story. The Mediterranean Sea is to the east of Barcelona, so the sun sets over the land, not over the sea when viewed from Barcelona. I appreciate your understanding, and here’s a revised ending:
In Barcelona, where the sun dipped behind the city’s skyline, the vibrant hues of dusk painted Gaudi’s masterpieces with a palette of warm tones. Sarah bid farewell to her newfound friends, the memories of winding roads and shared laughter etched in her heart. As the city lights began to twinkle, she marveled at the eclectic beauty of Barcelona, where the day’s adventures seamlessly merged with the nightlife, and the spirit of exploration lingered in every corner.
