Is this really necessary?

So I "volunteered" to stay another week. By volunteered, I mean that there were three of us in the room who all agreed that that we needed another week to bring closure to this phase of our efforts. I agreed. The three of us all discussed what need to be covered. I agreed. The three of us talked about the roles, challenges and opportunities that needed to be mastered. I agreed. Then suddenly the two people who I shouldn't have to say -- report to me on this effort -- had very good excuses to be other places and I was stuck with the extra week.

Not too bad... I am showing leadership, taking one the for the team -- doing this for the good of the project. Then the hotel situation came up. This went from a necessary evil to, and I quote the Princess Bride here... "Inconceivable".

It started where I couldn't extend my current hotel another week. Not too bad as I had already completed my graffeti masterpiece on these jail cell walls and was ready for a new tapestry. Then the hotel where our office is located was full -- okay, it was rather expensive. Then all of the hotels within walking distance... Not too bad as I have a car. Then the nearest hotel available for all nights was just a mere 153 miles away in Neuchatel -- and it was a smoking room.

Now I am normally not really picky about my rooms -- generally. Clean. Safe. Private. However, I didn't realize some of the options that were out there. Regardless we were working feverishly to get the best possible situation for me -- and from all the travel agents, travel coordinators and just helpful locals that I talked with, we did everything that we could. I really appreciate it. Apparently there are multiple conventions in town so the following options were chosen over the refridgerator box in an alley. So this is where I ended up...

Sat/Sun -- Low Budget Hotel (normal, private room) No worries.

Mon/Tues -- a room that advertises the following amenities (and I can't even make this up)
"Our rooms are modern and cleverly designed. They contain a double bed and a bunk, a washbasin and mirror, a corner table, a TV for viewing national channels"
Please note what is missing from that list... washbasin.... No private toilet. No private shower... This is summer camp. Here is a link and be sure to take the virtual tour of the room. My favorite part is that a human being only works there a few hours a day -- the other times you access the room/check-in by swiping a credit card. http://www.hotelformule1.com/formule1/gb/decouvrez/hotels/chambre.shtml At least it is only about $40USD/night.

Wed/Thurs
Movenpick -- expensive hotel where the office is located. Very nice. Will probably enjoy shower and de-lice.

Friday
Most likely spent sleeping in Paris airport I only have 45 minutes to get across the airport and through customs to make my flight to New York.

Saturday
MY BED. Well, Nicole's bed but she gives me about 1/4 of one side.