Houston, TX -- I was suppose to be able to enjoy the first sounds of Le Mans today -- but with the help of a tropical depression that hit the New York City yesterday and the total ineptitude of Continental Airline management, I missed the flight out of Newark Liberty Airport.
It was not just me, but many, many, travellers and so I stood in line at the Continental Customer Service Center last night while a myriad of other travellers slept on the floor while waiting for server from what I will really call the no service center. That is really a story for another time -- but you can see the results in this picture.Had I remained in Newark, I would have had to wait until 10 pm Eastern time and then fly to Manchester in the UK, and then hop another flight to Paris. By taking the morning flight to Houston, I jump on a 5:50 flight and get into Paris only a day later.
But such is life in the world of international travel. I am a bit heart broken that I lost a day with Joe at Le Man -- but I could not help but think of the masses that were corralled in a variety of places after Katrina -- compared to them we had a picnic.
Tomorrow is a new day and I am looking forward to the roar of Le Mans.
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