Are you stuck somewhere due to the volcanic ash in northern europe airways?  

You're absolutely right - it ended up being about another 5 days or so. So your estimation was totally correct. When I was talking to a good friend of mine online - she told me the SAME thing - that it could last up to six months! I was devastated when I heard this. Leave it to your friends to be totally.. un-reassuring.

Aye, that would be a great idea. Unfortunately I did not have a car at the time nor access to one. but I'm sure that's how most people approached the problem. It all ended up working out for me. And I know I was in probably one of the least affected areas.. Although it was still stressful nonetheless. Thanks for responding!

Hey glad u made it home

That's true. There are a lot of expenses that came along with my flight getting delayed for even just a little less than a week. I wish someone would have reimbursed me for the wasted money spent on train tickets and the EMOTIONAL DISTRESS! lol I'm alright really. I can't believe this hasn't happened to more people on MyLot! I feel like an outsider.

I don't know how the volcanic ash deal hurt the tourist industry - but I know that supposedly airports lost like 80 billion dollars a day? Or some ridiculous amount of profit like that? I can't quite remember what they were saying on the news (it was in Sweden at the time, and my Swedish skills are very rusty).

I can't imagine this is the first time something like this has happened. I would hope that airlines would have some kind of back up plan; maybe they will after this event. Such as, I heard that many people were taking trains down to Spain and then flying back to the states or their original destination. But no one was there to cover THAT expense for me! So that wasn't an option. But it would be good if airlines supplemented that cost or something for the inconvenience. But I suppose it's not their fault. *shrugs*.

Luckily I haven't planned any holidays coming up..I'm a little burned out from my last one. But I can understand why there would be reason to worry about those plans.

Count your blessings.

Is there a bridge that crosses the atlantic ocean? . Just kidding! I wish it were an option. My vacation was actually really amazing besides spending 2 days in the airport! (Alone!) I hope to NEVER EVER do that again! thankfully I'm back to work and my every day life again..! Thanks so much for responding, I appreciate your concern!

Hey!!! I have been a major slacker on MyLot lately. Not only because of my trip..But I was just burned out. I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things again though, but it's hard!

I did finally return to the states. I realize that I was being kind of whiny for being stuck there for like an extra week. Although now I'm broke and back to reality..I should be thankful, actually, because it was an extended vacation, really! (That's what everyone's tellin' me anyhow).

Thanks for responding! Good to see someone I recognize after being inactive for.. months maybe? . Hope all is well with you!

Was this picture taken in Sweden? It looks very European, I like it.

Yessuh. I had to rid myself of the evils of driving and learn how to ride a bike. Twas interesting! and a killer workout.