Stranded

That is probably a bit of an exaggeration. "Extended vacation" is probably a better term for my current situation.

I went to Switzerland on April 9, supposedly just until April 18, however with the volcanic ash filling the European sky, I was unable to catch my flight home. Saturday night I sat with my friend that I was staying with, Joëlle, and we tried to find a solution. There is a train that goes from Sion Switzerland (where I currently am) to Copenhagen. It only takes 18 hours and 35 minutes - it was the best solution for me! So Sunday morning we went to the train station to find out when the next train was available and how much it would cost. It turns out all of the trains are booked until Saturday April 24, and one ticket would cost 295 francs (which is essentially $300). So I decided to hold off on buying a ticket.

I have transferred my flight time until tomorrow (Wednesday April 21 at 10.10am) and I think that I will be able to take it! The Geneva airport is reopening and the Copenhagen airport says that at 2am Wednesday morning, they will re-open. So, hopefully my flight will leave tomorrow.

That being said, I have enjoyed my extra days amongst the mountains of Switzerland! I was able to see some of my friends again, practice some more French, and visit some of the beautiful landscape. So all in all, I've enjoyed my extended vacation, but it is about time that I get back to school and the real world.