Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Delayed!

Well, I got to Germany without a hitch and without too much pain. It was looking like we would be out of Ramstein AB on time but we sat around until they told us there was a mechanical problem and they needed to send a truck to Frankfurt to get a part. Four hours later they told us we would be delayed for 24 hours. No one is sure what happens next, but it sounds like we will be put up somewhere overnight.

In the meantime I’ve run my laptop battery down (I didn’t bring a Euro adapter) and I tried to nap on a hard bench. I can’t seem to focus enough to read… The Ramstein AB passenger terminal is nice though—very modern with exposed beams—all stainless steel and glass—even though it is a bit crowded with at least 200 people in transit. I feel really bad for the families with small children. I've seen a few little guys who are just trashed.

I’m still waiting, not much hurrying up. Maybe I’ll get a good night’s rest and my jet lag won’t be as bad as it would have been!