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14. Oh, that'll be fun - I worked on a river boat that went up the Saone -

Mon Oct 6, 2014, 09:34 AM

Oct 2014

so beautiful, and this time of year especially, part. if you are going through to Strasbourg?

Be careful, but have fun - it's a really nice part of France (maybe the nicest, in some ways).

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I'm flying from Paris to JFK on Air France next month. I'm a litte concerned... [View all] CTyankee Oct 2014 OP

There is nothing to worry about Renew Deal Oct 2014 #1

Several years ago I was on a tour of northern Italy and one of our tour members CTyankee Oct 2014 #4

I've travelled to Europe, Mexico, and Canada several times and nothing happened. Renew Deal Oct 2014 #17

Got Sick One Time In Europe ProfessorGAC Oct 2014 #19

I've been sick at home and abroad! WinkyDink Oct 2014 #56

I just flew to London for a week... Agschmid Oct 2014 #2

Your normal precautions are fine. There's virtually no additional MineralMan Oct 2014 #3

I always get a bad case of jet lag on the way back but not going over...go figure... CTyankee Oct 2014 #5

Have a great trip and I love this line of yours uppityperson Oct 2014 #25

I know, it does sound like a bit of a whine. I'm kinda in love with Paris... CTyankee Oct 2014 #28

It's always worse traveling west. More difficult teaching your body to go to bed early. Dorian Gray Oct 2014 #65

You do breath recycled air. rickford66 Oct 2014 #6

The ebola virus is NOT airborne Bragi Oct 2014 #16

Read his/her post again. rickford66 Oct 2014 #55

You might be more concerned with what you'll pick up in Paris. Tracer Oct 2014 #7

I'm only in Paris for a day. Then I am catching a train to Dijon and getting on a river CTyankee Oct 2014 #8

Oh, that'll be fun - I worked on a river boat that went up the Saone - closeupready Oct 2014 #14

No, not to Strasbourg, but here is a description of where we'll go CTyankee Oct 2014 #22

That looks like a great trip, so much to see, times to relax without driving. uppityperson Oct 2014 #27

Wow - a marvelous itinerary - been to Lyon and Marseilles - closeupready Oct 2014 #29

I was considering adding extra time for Marseille because I'd like to go on a walking CTyankee Oct 2014 #31

Oh! I love Lyon JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #38

hopefully our travel guide for Lyon will take us to one. I want to buy silk scarves for CTyankee Oct 2014 #42

Sounds lovely! smirkymonkey Oct 2014 #57

Tell me why you went to Avignon...is it the bridge or just the history... CTyankee Oct 2014 #60

I was staying in Arles, and I went for a day trip. smirkymonkey Oct 2014 #61

thanks! I'm going to research this further... CTyankee Oct 2014 #67

ooooo oooooooooo oooooooooooo uppityperson Oct 2014 #26

Working on a river boat gave me a view of the country which really closeupready Oct 2014 #30

Don't worry about Ebola. Get a flu shot before traveling. Other than that.... Avalux Oct 2014 #9

I went to Florence with a friend who wore one of those. It was a thingie around her CTyankee Oct 2014 #10

Travel with a particulate respirator mask. Divernan Oct 2014 #11

Were you worried about those viruses last year? The year before that? the year before that? rustydog Oct 2014 #12

Personal hygiene provides NO protection from coughs/sneezes of fellow passengers. Divernan Oct 2014 #15

Personal hygiene works wonders for preventing fomite-based transmission of things like colds and flu kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #33

yep. guy on my flight had massive cold. he hacked the entire flight. nothing i could really do to Liberal_in_LA Oct 2014 #41

Yes. I was. I washed my hands a lot. CTyankee Oct 2014 #23

You can get those small boxes of sanitizer TBF Oct 2014 #13

It would need to be in the carry on 1-quart bag. tammywammy Oct 2014 #18

Thanks - those tiny bottles would work I think TBF Oct 2014 #20

Why would you be worried? There is no Ebola in France. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #21

My concern was a passenger who had been in west Africa and might be traveling to CTyankee Oct 2014 #24

No one is contagious until they develop symptoms, typically fever comes first. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #36

You should be more concerned with Air France staying in business KeepItReal Oct 2014 #32

Honestly I wouldn't worry Marrah_G Oct 2014 #34

How long can you hold your breath ?.....i'm kidding you. Rhinodawg Oct 2014 #35

I'll bookmark for later this week JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #37

thanks. that's good to know...I also just called the travel company and asked if they CTyankee Oct 2014 #39

I'm going to East Africa, and friends are freaking out. bettyellen Oct 2014 #40

business trip? CTyankee Oct 2014 #43

nope- the Serengeti for vacation! I am very excited, been wanting to go forever! I am trying to bettyellen Oct 2014 #44

Wow, have a great time, that sounds wonderful uppityperson Oct 2014 #46

thnk you uppity! I am VERY excited. Have not had a super adventuous vacaion in 4-5 years.... bettyellen Oct 2014 #49

sounds very adventurous! CTyankee Oct 2014 #47

thank CT! I am sooo looking forward to it. bettyellen Oct 2014 #50

Be more concerned about the trip to the airport ksoze Oct 2014 #45

I'm taking a limo that will pick me up at my house...they're very good and always on time... CTyankee Oct 2014 #48

if you are that worried i would be willing to take your place JI7 Oct 2014 #51

got your passport? CTyankee Oct 2014 #52

i can get everything together in time for the trip JI7 Oct 2014 #53

well, it's full... CTyankee Oct 2014 #54

You have as much chance as getting Ebola as having the plane crash... HipChick Oct 2014 #58

oh, geez, forgot the duct tape... CTyankee Oct 2014 #59

Keep your windowshade open Recursion Oct 2014 #62

Perspective: most of the world would love to have your problems. Stop finding reasons to worry. nt LeftyMom Oct 2014 #63

I do get a little fretful, I admit. This Ebola thing has gotten to me a little bit for sure... CTyankee Oct 2014 #66

Have a wonderful time, CT. Send us postcards, okay? Hekate Oct 2014 #64

There's an over the counter thing you can take treestar Oct 2014 #68

I think I took that once and it wasn't too bad. I'm seeing my doc in a couple of weeks so CTyankee Oct 2014 #69