There are three things I hate right now:
1. Air France employees in New York
2. Most people from France (for seeming to hate Americans)
3. Air Traffic Controllers in Venice.
Due to a lovely strike by #3 from above, my connecting flight from CDG to Venice was canceled. They couldn't even put me on another flight but only could put me on STANDBY. I didn't even know how I was going to ultimately be getting to Venice until about 11:50am (Paris Time) Today! Why do I hate Air France's New York Employees? They booked me on a flight going out the WRONG DAY to Venice. That really helps; thanks a MILLION!
I should retract number 2 from above. French people can be cool. All the Club Med GOs from France tend to be good people; however, it is no secret that the French hate Americans (and apparently British people as well). There is no question as to whether they are able to speak English or not. Nevertheless, when conversing with someone WHO ONLY SPEAKS ENGLISH, THEY CHOOSE TO SPEAK FRENCH. WHY? I HAVE NO IDEA!!! On the other hand, it was still cool to experience their lack of Gringo-Tolerance first-hand. Culture shock is definitely going on over here and I am yet to leave the airport.
I will close this blog on two positive notes:
1. As my flight approached Paris, I was lucky enough to spot the Eiffel Tower from the distance and got to snap a few photos of it even (will post when I can). I was hoping to get to see it while flying into Paris but was uncertain as to whether or not it would happen. It definitely brightened my morning.
2. The next time you hear from me, I will be in Italy, or at sea after departing from Italy; it's really a win-win either way.
I shall leave you with that; au revoir mes amis. :-)
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