Well, well, well… or should I say “oui, oui, oui!” Remember how I’m a big bad block holder next month and actually have a set schedule? I was able to drop a 4-day trip to have off 12 days in a row. I went onto the trade board (Flica, ETB – Electronic Trade Board) to pick up an international trip. I had been denied many times because people beat me to the click (“pick up”), however for kicks and giggles, I decided to click on “pick up” for Paris. I got approved within 15 minutes!!!! So, I’ll definitely be writing about the food in France because I’ve heard nothing but good things about their cheeses, croissants, pastries, etc. I’m STARVING just thinking about the yummy food!
It gets better… I was researching our hotel and things to do while I’m there, and I discovered that July 14 is their independence day also called National Day, AKA Bastille Day! I’ll get there in the morning and leave the morning of the 15th, so I’ll be able to partake in the celebrations and festivities! My goodness… Despite all of the goings-on and excitement, I’m honestly hoping to see my sister-in-law who moved to Lyon, France…
Since I can’t write about anything from Paris, I will share a trip tip. This past weekend, I played in a sand volleyball tournament with one of my classmates. Another FA was supposed to play with us, but she got called for a trip. (In fact, she and I are going to start training to play doubles! BTW, got any ideas for a good team name comprised of flight crew? 🙂 ) On the way there, I had to follow my GPS, but like any other sunny day, it’s hard to see the screen with the sun glaring in my direction! You know those hotel note pads – the ones with the cardboard backing? Well, I cut one of those backings to fit the width of my GPS leaving room on the top right as it’s the power button. I placed one long piece of tape across the back and made a perfect sun visor for my GPS! I dared the sun to shine as bright as it could because it certainly worked! Woo hoo!
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