gregdedman
Active Member
Hola all,
I thought that i'd start a topic regarding the troubles in France for anyone heading to the start of their Camino or indeed leaving for home.
In France millions of students and workers have been striking for a week and protesting against government reforms to up the age of retirement from 60 to 62 years of age. There have been reports of rioting, fuel blockades and actual taking over of individual airports.
A third of the whole countries 12,000 fuel stations have run out of fuel and closed, flights in, out, and even over France are being cancelled and trains are also being cancelled due to the shortages. Strikers have also blocked 3 of the country's largest gas supplies which is taking things to another level.
How does this affect us pilgrims?
Well if your flying to French airports, and catching the trains to st jean in the next few days, it could be a problem. I suggest checking with the airline your travelling with. Also remain flexible if you manage to get to france with regards to your onward travel to St Jean.
I do not know the 'real time' affect on the ground, as im supposed to be flying out in 6 days time myself so if there are any pilgrims out there who are stuck in this, do post if you can with any information you may have.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Greg
I thought that i'd start a topic regarding the troubles in France for anyone heading to the start of their Camino or indeed leaving for home.
In France millions of students and workers have been striking for a week and protesting against government reforms to up the age of retirement from 60 to 62 years of age. There have been reports of rioting, fuel blockades and actual taking over of individual airports.
A third of the whole countries 12,000 fuel stations have run out of fuel and closed, flights in, out, and even over France are being cancelled and trains are also being cancelled due to the shortages. Strikers have also blocked 3 of the country's largest gas supplies which is taking things to another level.
How does this affect us pilgrims?
Well if your flying to French airports, and catching the trains to st jean in the next few days, it could be a problem. I suggest checking with the airline your travelling with. Also remain flexible if you manage to get to france with regards to your onward travel to St Jean.
I do not know the 'real time' affect on the ground, as im supposed to be flying out in 6 days time myself so if there are any pilgrims out there who are stuck in this, do post if you can with any information you may have.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Greg