Stranded by the Volcano

If this was a movie, there would be a lot of images of beautiful red and orange sunsets, slow motion scenes, and a magical out-of-place feeling. Certainly a romantic storyline.

I'm stranded in London. I came here for a short business trip, now a week ago. The first days in isolation were sort of fun, thinking that this is only going to last a couple of days I was happy to be able to visit museums and enjoy the nice weather. The longer this isolation takes, the more practical problems occur, with lack of clothes, proper shoes etc.

However, I welcome this experience. There is a unique sense of community and togetherness. Last night I attended TEDxVolcano, a TED event put together quickly by some TEDsters stranded in London. About 2/3 of the audience was stranded, people from different countries sharing a possibly once in a lifetime experience of life without airplanes. Tonight will be Mobile Monday, let's see how many lonely travellers are going to join.

It looks like I'm going to be able to get a bus ride back to Helsinki. That shall be an adventure on its own. I will try to blog from the way.

 

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