Photo: Reuters from The Sydney Morning Hearld |
Tomorrow is (supposed to be) an important day. After 8 months and 18 days (not that I am counting), I am returning to the “land of the free and home of the brave” for a visit.
But of course an important day would not be complete without a little drama, and as most of you know, drama seems to follow me wherever I go. So yesterday, as I was getting ready for my day with the news on in the background, I was quickly disrupted by the talk of the Chilean ash cloud that has now grounded flights throughout Australia.
Photo by Paul Rovere from the Illawarra Mercury |
First of all, what is the deal with all of these volcanoes? Why all of a sudden has this become a trend? Before Iceland’s recent volcano/ash cloud incident that left millions stranded in Europe, I don't remember volcanoes being a typical excuse for flight delays. What is going on in this world?
Although our flight is still estimated to leave (hopes are high), we are awaiting news on Sydney international flights. As Qantas states on their website, "Sometimes due to circumstances outside our control, such as bad weather or industrial action, your flight may be disrupted or cancelled." I guess they need to add “possible volcanic ash residue” to the list! Fingers crossed that all dramas will be diverted and we won't be stranded at the ends of the world. It completely makes sense that when it's time to return home a volcano in Chile (only about 7000 miles away) threatens our air space. Just my luck....
fingers and toes crossed for your safe travel and arrival...
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