Zut Alors!
We have fallen into a little trouble in our travels to Ghana but nothing we cant handle. While in a layover in Newark, New Jersey our flight to Washington, Virgina was delayed by many hours. Delayed so much that there was a risk we would miss our connecting flight to Accra the capital of Ghana.
We were informed by customer services representatives that they would hold the flight in Washington for the group of us, after Alex explained our situation to the airline. There was an air of hope about on the flight from Newark to Washington as it drew closer and closer to finding out whether we would make the flight. We landed in Washington and made a mad dash across airport to the terminal we needed to be at. We did our best but in the end the flight had left without us. Everything was out of our hands.
Emotions were certainly at a height as the realization sunk in. What had been hope turned to solemn reflection. We got together for a big group hug and moved to find customer service.
Once the airline was on our case, we plopped down on the floor of the air baggage claim and broke into song. The sight of 17 people all singing Home brought eyes from around the area. Such a beautiful song, in fact I suggest a listen right now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjFaenf1T-Y). We all felt so much better after doing so, a complete one hundred and eighty degree turn in happiness!
So what does missing this flight mean? Getting to Ghana two days late...sigh...its okay
-Currently we are staying in a Sheraton hotel which the airline has provided for us (massive rooms, with double beds to ourselves!!)
-Food vouchers were provided to us so we can eat
-We have split into three groups that leave at separate times from Washington to Frankfurt, Germany (I leave at 9:51pm)
-From Frankfurt we will meet back up during the layover and fly to as a team to Accra
-Land in Accra at 7pm on Tuesday
-Once in Accra we will take a bus up to Tamale (on tuesday) to meet with the APS for in Ghana training
Not the end of the world but disappointing to be sure. We are going to Europe, an unexpected place to be going which is an adventure in itself.
Stay cool
Spencer
Wow, that is an adventure you and the group are having! Thanks for keeping us informed what is happening. You will be in Ghana before you know it.
ReplyDeleteS.B.
Hey man great story, but awesome way of telling it. It sounded like a crappy situation but a not so bad outcome, I mean you got some time in Newark to explore, and you get to look out of the Airport window and see Germany ahah. Ghana is not too far away for you. Have fun and take care man.
ReplyDeleteDC
Hey Spencer!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you made most of a disappointing situation- I agree, that is a beautiful song. I am looking forward to hearing more about your placement once you arrive.
Take care and stay well!
Stephen