Violence in Ecuador... ruining my day

grimmace19
grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
edited September 2011 in The Clubhouse
Well, they always say what can go wrong will go wrong at the worst possible time. Well mr. Murphy you are sure out to cause issues for me.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/09/30/ecuador.violence/index.html?hpt=T2

My wife and I are supposed to leave for our honeymoon tomorrow in the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. Our wedding was Sunday and it's been all but impossible to make it through the week due to the excitement of the trip. The only way onto the islands is flying through Quito (where this is taking place) and in our case part of our trip is a tour of the city for a day and then we get onto a cruise ship to take us to the islands.

Today's flights were canceled but as of now my flight tomorrow is still on. Our cruise line is "monitoring the situation with no changes in the itinerary yet".

Cross your fingers for me guys, I really want to go see some blue footed boobies and big F*$&ing tortoises!
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2010
    I feel for ya man. Tell me you have trip insurance...

    I hope it gets settled. Sounds like a great trip.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2010
    And.... all American Airline flights going to Ecuador have been canceled until the 4th... Great, currently floating down s&%$ creek without a paddle.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2010
    I spent a couple of semesters in Quito. And we were warned that this was always a real possibility. It's just the way things are in that area. If memory serves me correctly, an attempted coup was staged the very next year.

    That being said... it is an absolutely gorgeous city and country. I know you'll be spending most of your time in Galapagos, but there is so much more to do there.

    Hope everything gets back to relative normalcy before your trip. Though a government declared "week long state of emergency" does not bode well.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2010
    Well because the trip starts tomorrow I'm getting the sick feeling that this wont happen... It makes me happy and proud to be an American but pisses me off at the same time.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2010
    that sucks Nick.

    good luck bro
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited September 2010
    Well, It looks like the old honeymoon stand by is in order.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    You could always take her to Polkfest instead. :D
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited September 2010
    Face wrote: »
    You could always take her to Polkfest instead. :D

    Now that is funny $hit right there hahahaha!!!

    Nick I hope all works out bro!!!!!
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2010
    Trip has been canceled... airport is still being occupied by their military and celebrity gave us a 2 year span to use a voucher for a different trip. Working with the airlines to see what's available and take a different trip or get refunds so not as much money is tied up...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2010
    I'm sorry that happened to you & your wife. I hope you are able to find a different destination to enjoy.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2010
    Alright folks, heading out the door to drive to Moab, Grand Canyon, Vegas, Yosemite, and wherever else we feel like in the next 12 days. Take care, be good, and listen well.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2010
    So, the police are revolting because they did not get promotions and bonuses? What ever happened to old fashioned bribery as an income suplement?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2010
    grimmace19 wrote: »
    Alright folks, heading out the door to drive to Moab, Grand Canyon, Vegas, Yosemite, and wherever else we feel like in the next 12 days. Take care, be good, and listen well.


    Sounds like you're trying to make the best of it, enjoy. :)

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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited September 2011
    Well, it's been an entire year since this fiasco took place... and now that the year has passed, I leave Friday morning for this trip!
    Hopefully this year people stay under control down there long enough for me to fly in and get to the islands.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2011
    Shame. Quito's a party town.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited September 2011
    bon voyage....and assuming Happy Anniversary
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