We have been waiting for the arrival of Tom and Cathy in Tahiti for a 10 day visit and to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Unfortunately, 12 hrs before their arrival, the local government employees in Papeete decided to go on strike, shutting down the airport and all international flights. Our guests had already reached Los Angeles and were getting ready for their continuing flight when news reached the airlines and all flights to Tahiti were cancelled. Tom and Cathy waited patiently in LA for 3 days before giving up and returning to Minneapolis.
There has been no encouraging news from the local authorities here in Papeete other than "we are in negotiations". They say it could last a few more days or a few months. No one is more disappointed than Bear.
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