Patrick Salvado’s journey to Kigali had all the makings of a stand-up routine: delayed flights, near landings, and enough reroutes to make a compass cry. The renowned comedian Patrick Salvado, armed with punchlines and optimism, set off from Nairobi, only to find his 10 pm flight grounded for an hour. But hey, that’s just time for pre-show vocal warm-ups, right?
Wrong. At 1:30 am, the saga kicked into high gear. The plane soared towards Kigali, then did a U-turn faster than a heckler spotting a security guard. Cloud cover, thicker than Salvado’s signature mustache, made landing a dicey proposition. Back in Nairobi, bleary-eyed passengers shuffled about like extras in a zombie movie.
But wait, there’s more! Round two of Kigali roulette saw the plane hovering for an hour and a half, the pilot hoping the clouds would disperse like nervous laughter. Alas, safety trumped punchlines, and the plane landed back in Nairobi at 9:30 am, leaving chaos in its wake at the transfer desk.
Ever the trooper, Salvado opted for a scenic detour via Entebbe, Uganda. After 18 hours of delays, enough to write a whole new set, he finally reached home, sleep-deprived but unbroken. “Filthy, haven’t showered since yesterday,” he posted, “still wearing the same clothes…just want to get home.”
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Though he missed his Kigali gig, Salvado’s spirit remained drier than a well-seasoned joke. His travel fiasco became a hilarious testament to his resilience, proving that even when life throws you lemons (or in this case, turbulence), you can still squeeze out a laugh. So, the next time you’re stuck in a travel nightmare, remember Patrick Salvado – and maybe pack a portable comedy club, just in case.
