We’re in Abidjan – Finally! But our luggage is not?nothing but our carry-ons.
The man at the airport was able to trace it to Frankfurt and is checking to see when it can be expected to be here.
After waiting in Cleveland for 2 ? hours because of bad weather in Dulles (Washington DC), we missed our connecting flight to Brussels. So we waited in a long line at Dulles for about 2 hours and were finally rerouted through Frankfurt, Ethiopia and finally Abidjan. Rather round-about way, but that was the only way they could get us out within the next 2 days. Of course, since there was a way, they wouldn?t pay for a hotel. Because of bad weather, everything was booked.
We had a 6-hour layover in Ethiopia. I was dreading it, expecting a hole-in-the-wall airport like Abidjan used to be with horrible bathrooms (that make you prefer the bush) and no place to sit but the floor. We were very pleasantly surprised by a modern airport with very friendly and serviceable people who all spoke English! Believe you me, I was very thankful!
It?s hot and muggy here. I actually enjoyed my cold shower! Bob is sleeping. We?re getting ready to go out and do some shopping soon.
Because of the luggage situation, we?re not sure when we will be traveling up to Bouak?. We?ll try to let you know. As for now, please pray our luggage on its way to Abidjan.