Originally Posted by
Tchiowa
Suggestion:
1) Find a new friend (I think you figured that one out already)
2) Make sure you know the arrangements before you go anywhere.
Both above are in place.
Regarding the remark, during the invitation conversation was said to her: "hey, we need to be back and in NNNN next day, this is important. You are next to the place where we are going, so could you find find out please about logistics?" Answer was - 'yes, I will'. You know the rest.