We had several goals for this trip. The goals included, learning about other countries, navigating international public transportation, dealing with langauge issues, and keeping in touch with home.
The train ride today was a great exercise in learning about other countries. The train was originally intended to arrive at 9:30 AM. Instead, by 9:00 AM we were parked in an unknown train station, not at our destination, with no clue as to when we would resume travel.
It turns out the US President had deciced to visit the same country we were going to. We were nowhere near where President Bush was going. The country decided to throw a protest to President Bush and the rail system was shut down. We waited for hours until the train system was able to restart.
BTW: I checked US Internet media for any reference to the protests. There was no mention. With a quick Google check, the link below was found.
http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2007-06-09_10998217.html
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