Have you heard about the big Paris transportation strike?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129693834
The protests are over a proposed change in the retirement age, from 60 to 62. Airports and public transportation in Paris are all affected, and the city has virtually shut down. It's impossible to get in or out of Paris at the moment, and even the Metro is running at half capacity.
So... Guess who's trapped in the middle of it all?
Yep. It's Matt.
Matt flew to Paris this morning, where he was supposed to catch a connecting flight to Leon France for a meeting. He's been trapped at the Charles de Gaulle airport all day, and finally managed to snag a hotel voucher for a room almost an hour away from the airport. (I tried to find him something closer, but every single hotel is filled.) If the airport is back up and running tomorrow, he'll be able to get on a 10 pm flight back home to Manchester. But who knows? He might just be stuck there for awhile.
It sounds like it was an absolutely nightmarish travel day for him. I hope he can get home soon.
Wish him luck, ok?
I am so sorry. I guess we can be glad Matt is by himself and not with you and Frankie. I had no idea that this was happening. I hope he gets out of there soon. Keep us up to date. Jo
ReplyDeleteHow strong a swimmer is Matt? There's always the channel.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the situation Matt has found himself in!! Hope he is home soon. Please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteMom in PA
Boo! Hope he makes it home soon.
ReplyDeleteAwww, poor Matt. That doesn't sound like too much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Greek transportation workers went on strike it was only for 24 hours. Hopefully this will be a similar deal.
Any updates????
ReplyDeleteMom in PA