Islander stranded in Sweden by volcanic ash
Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 2010 | 2:27 PM AT
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A Prince Edward Islander stuck in Sweden due to a volcanic eruption that is grounding flights across northern Europe, drove 16 hours Thursday hoping to find a flight to her next destination.
'I was hoping if I drove south I would hit an airport that was working.'— Carla DiGiorgio
Carla DiGiorgio is waiting to get a flight to Italy from Stockholm, having driven there from the north of Sweden. She teaches at UPEI and has been visiting students in the international education program. They're spread out over five countries. She has finished her work in Sweden.
The ash is coming from a volcano in Iceland, which started erupting Wednesday. Flying across northern Europe is expected to continue be a problem for at least the next 24 hours.
"Now things are getting all backed up and I'm just stuck. I can't really do anything," DiGiorgio told CBC News Friday.
"Yesterday, I drove for about 16 hours, and I'm really, really tired. I haven't slept. And I was hoping if I drove south I would hit an airport that was working. But unfortunately that didn't happen."
DiGiorgio has seen the cloud of volcanic ash. She said it makes driving difficult but can be quite beautiful when the sun sets.
She was considering driving on to Italy, a 22-hour trip to reach the north of the country, but following Thursday's travel she is too tired.
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