My Namibia Experience.: Blog from Airplane

Hello Again.

I am writing this blog from 390000 feet in the air on my way from Boston to London, and my adventure is just beginning!

Last night I got to say goodbye to many people including my family and some friends over the phone. I got some last minute advice and suggestions. that will most likely come in handy on my trip! Rachael told me to make sure to get up at least every two hours on the flight to keep the circulation going! Ari told me all about the great spots to check out in Namibia, including a great place to get “chips” –aka really good fries. Most importantly, my father jokingly said to look both ways before I cross the street. I think that will come in handy.

This morning we woke up at 3:30 to do some last minute packing and headed out at 4:00. When getting at the airport at 5:15, we found out that I couldn’t check in till 5:45….so much for being 3 hours early. Once I got through the gate I made my way towards the gate. I had a really nice conversation for about an hour with a woman from Singapore who was in Nashua, NH for her brother’s wedding.

I have been on an international flight once before on my trip to Paris three years ago. I almost forgot how great you are treated on these flights! While I was sitting in the terminal about twenty flight attendants and pilots made their way towards the aircraft, all dressed very nicely and with a strong British accent on the plane. Once we got going on our flight, breakfast was served being served with a choice of English Breakfast or an Omelets. Not sure what an English Breakfast was, we asked what was in it. The attendant said in his strong British accent, “We are going to England, so you have to try it”. The breakfast was quiet amazing for food on a plane and the service is awesome. We even got our own tooth brush and tooth paste on the plane. Later he was walking around asking “Would you like some tea?”. Sometimes simple gestures make a difference.

It’s funny how I am already only partway into my journey and I am already experiencing new cultures as I go, not just in the country that I am going.