Schiphol on a quiet evening before it became really quiet...

Schiphol on a quiet evening before it became really quiet..., originally uploaded by CharlesFred.

These pics were taken on a stop-over in Amsterdam last week, before we knew anything about Icelandic volcanoes and ash clouds. Two days later, the airspace would be closed. Thanks to the energetic lobbying of the airlines and support of the politicians, against the all-too-safe opinions of the unelected bureaucratic organisations, the airspace over Holland at least, is being opened up today. My flight back later tonight is due to fly, according to the KLM website - which if it happens, will be a massive stroke of luck!