Now, it's officially canceled.
After spending several days this week
writing about our upcoming trip to Germany and how it's hadn't
technically—technically--been canceled yet, an email we received
from American Airlines last night put the kibosh on it. The airline
is, at least on April 28th, no longer flying to Europe,
which means that we can't get to Leipzig, which means that even if we
were allowed into the country and even if they held a match and even
if they allowed spectators into the match, we can't go.
Oh well.
As I mentioned earlier this week, it's
not a big surprise. We knew it wasn't going to happen, and we're
surprised that we even made it this far without something being
officially canceled. But now that we know it's off, we can get our
money back from American, cancel our reservations with Motel One, and
get a credit from Deutsche Bahn for the train we were taking from
Berlin to Leipzig and back.
We won't get our money back from them,
but that's okay. We can always use it for another set of tickets if,
say, we went back there this fall for a match.
Assuming, of course, this whole thing
is over by then. These days, I don't even wanna think that far
ahead.
So now I have a chunk of time “free”
at the beginning of May. I'd like to think that I'll be able to take
a few days off, but both you and I know things probably won't allow
that. Once again...oh well.
ps—Before I go, I do have to wish
someone a very happy birthday this weekend. One of two people
without whom I would not be possible is celebrating a very milestone
kind of day in Florida Sunday. So happy birthday, Mom. Make sure
Chicky-Poo helps you celebrate in the most socially-distanced,
self-isolated way possible. And if you ever make it back to
Michigan, we'll help you celebrate, too.
After all, we now have a little extra
time on our hands!)
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