I hoped my remote New Caledonia out island – Ile des pins – might be the perfect place to wait out world chaos. But Corona fear has even spread here to these French lands. Alas, even here is not far enough.
Last night the Police said I must return home; exit Ile des pins. So this morning I pack again, prepared for another airport adventure. Air Caledonia’s web site is down, just a splash page saying Closed – except for special cases of repatriation. I think that’s me!!
I'm living a Jimmy Buffet song.
Two flights out each day – or so they say. Straight off, the morning chaos begins – no one will answer calls at the airports or airlines. Eventually, my hotel managers son – who works in the laundry department at the airport - calls his mom, relaying to her; the flight has been canceled. Coconut Telegraph feeds all.
The adventure grows. My hotel is like a ghost; only 1-2 guests. Same at another hotel that I hiked past yesterday. A-bit Creepy. No flights in, no flights out. But I’m asked to leave!!
OK; I’ll try again for the late flight. No ticket out – only patience on my side.
Thank god for Kindle. I’ve crushed thru several books here already. Lucky I stocked up on reading while last in NZ.
No ferry, no flights, no diving, hotel unknown. No ticket out. Is this real ?
I might channel Captain Cook for advise – maybe he knows to way forward.
I do love an adventure!!! My 2020 trip around the sun is all that and more!!!
Good luck my American friend.
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