Gabe's Saga

So Gene dropped Gabe off at airport Monday at 5:00 p.m. for his trip to Europe.His flight was supposed top leave at 7:50 p.m. for Newark then after a 6 hour layover he was supposed to go on to Rome.

His first flight cancelled due to mechanical issues. The next flight they had available that could take all of the group was at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

Today he calls me from Newark - he's still there - they missed the connection to Rome! So they have had to stay in Newark. They now split the group - he and 6 others are supposed to leave on an Alitalia flight later today.

Oh and his bags are somewhere...

His attitude is good! Glad he's having these experiences.

As a seasoned traveler I've learned its all part of the journey and makes for GREAT stories later. It's all good.

And, like I told him, "Rome will still be there when you arrive!"

But these kinds of hassles is the main reason I never travel during the summer unless I absolutely have to.