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The journey to Africa

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sandy Collier Posted in African Elephants, African Safari, Baobab Tree, Tarangire Park, Uncategorized .

 

June, 2, 2012

After what seemed like forever our journey to Africa had finally arrived. My mother-in-law Betty was kind enough to allow me to accompany her on this trip. My other travel companions were a married couple Richard and Dusty Namikas along with sisters, Barb and Beverly. Richard had researched meticulously and planned this whole odyssey in which we were about to embark on. My thoughts over the months prior to this journey were how am I going to be able to handle such a long flight, I’m a bit fidgety and go a little crazy sitting for so long. How will I handle over thirty hours of traveling? I was pleasantly surprised that flying internationally seemed almost like traveling first class although the seats were just as cramped as flying domestic. Once we had leveled off the service began by the flight crew passing out hot, moist towels to wipe our hands and add some moisture to our faces, was I at a spa I thought? Each seat had its own tv like monitor in the back of the seat in front of us with an array of movies, television programs, music, games and just about anything else to keep your mind occupied. We were supplied with ear plugs, slippers, warm socks, eye masks, where was I? And this was all free? Why did I ever fly domestic, they never treat you this good. They came through the flight deck passing out little appetizers, all the free alcoholic beverages you wanted, gourmet meals with metal silverware, am I dreaming? And no charge for checked baggage, I felt like a queen! Thirty six hours later and looking a bit frayed and exhausted we had finally arrived in Africa!

 

 

 

2 Comments
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2 Responses

  1. Mom says
    June 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Starting to read like a good book, so looking forward to hearing it all.
    Hope your catching up on your sleep and rest.
    Now it’s time to cut my grass before our next big rain storm tomorrow.

  2. Bettie Lou Boudreau says
    June 12, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I can’t wait to see all of this.

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