April 14, 2005
10:13 am | travel | 5 comments Paris - Day 8: 55 minutes

When they advise you to be at the airport three hours before an international flight, they mean it. Thanks to my mistake (taking the wrong train to the airport) and a lack of what I would consider important signage at the airport, I missed my flight back home. Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that I’m cut off because I was only 55 minutes early?

Anyways, I’m actually bummed that I have to spend another night here. I was looking forward to getting home, and a night in Paris will certainly not be the same without Amy.

I had planned on daily entries about my trip, but that fell through - I’m surprised that there aren’t more interenet cafes in Paris. Instead, I think I’ll post some past dated notes as I get to them, hopefully this weekend.

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Nick, sucky about flight, but I’m glad that you and Amers are safe! I was a little worried after hearing about that fire. After reading details, i figured you guys wouldn’t be there, but happy to know you’re okay! I look forward to hearing about the trip!!!

Nick -
Had a similar problem, took the RER from Gare du Nord and was sure I was on the right path. When the train stopped I was in a small burg called Mitry-Mory instead of Charles de Gaulle Apt. That French voice at the last stop must have had an important message anyway. I did get “back on track” OK but felt a little lost for awhile. Hope you had fun!

PIX?? Come on Nick, I know you’ve got digital, post ‘em!!!

Photos soon. There are lots of them, I only want to put the decent ones up, and I need to filter through them, rotate, crop, take out the naughty ones, etc.

Bonjour un signe, thank you for an amazing time. Your pics are great though it would have been better if you included shots of YOU:)

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