Having been denied by a once every 200 years occurrence meshed with a "just right" wind in the northern Europe route to our boy, we took a break from our more faith based approach and tried like crazy to get to him anyway. And all it did was show us that trying for too much control will just make us crazy. Or completely bankrupt us (some individual coach tickets were going for $16k) And that we should plan on our trip through southern Europe. We almost went to Istanbul (not Constantinople!) and took a short hop to Sofia. But cooler heads prevailed and sooooo...
One week from our original planned departure, we will leave from Miami and fly through Rome. And we'll get to see a friend's home and maybe play in the sand on Saturday morning! Just playing the odds that the plume will either subside some or not get that far south. We will come back through France, a week later, so we're REALLY hopeful either the eruption will calm down or the winds will shift or both.
We really, really want to thank everyone who wished us well, was disappointed with us, and supported us. We'll pack it all up again in 6 days! and hopefully Tam will feel better by then - sinus drainage and sleep interruptions make for a less-than-happy boy :(
I'm so sorry about the delay. I have been pulling for you on this journey. You handled Tam's adoption with grace and I know that you are just ready to get to little your little man.
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Laura
I didn't even think about this interfering with your plans! I am so sorry... I know how much that trip is sought after and thought about!
ReplyDeletePraying that things are righted and your trip will go as scheduled!!!! Who would have thought to pray that a volcanic eruption wouldn't happen???
Have a safe trip and a great time with your son.
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