She's Alive!
Hello!
I am currently sitting in the Rhodes University Library Computer Lab writing you all to let you know that I am safe, sound, and settled in!
After my departure from Houston on Monday, I flew to New York, then to Dakar, Senegal, then to Johannesburg, and finally, about 28 hours later, I landed in Port Elizabeth, South Africa! The flight was brilliant; there were absolutely no hiccups, and the in-flight entertainment was sweet. I slept the majority of the way, without the aid of numerous Tylenol PM, and was able to contort my 6 foot tall body into a comfortable position within the 3 feet you are allotted on an air plane. The entire flight experience was really lovely and I am incredibly grateful!
Side note: I have a tendency to talk to anyone and everyone, as you all know, and so of course, I made a new friend on the plane. He was a young man from Zambia who worked in the mines and was quite possibly one of the nicest people ever. In fact, since my arrival in South Africa, everyone I have met has been amazingly kind. Rock on.
After I landed in Port Elizabeth I was greeted by my Rotary Host Counsellor, Lydia, who is a complete doll. She and her husband Mike retrieved me from the airport and then we all went to stay the night at Mike's sister's home in Port Elizabeth. Finally, yesterday morning, Lydia, Mike, and their daughter Jo and I all made the trek from PE to Grahamstown. Lydia spent the day helping me register at the university, check into my residence, and run errands to get the essentials (like peanut butter and pillows).
So all in all, I am incredibly happy to finally be here in Grahamstown, and feel so lucky to have received such a warm welcome. Today I am going to have lunch with the Grahamstown Rotarians, and then, I guess I will force myself to start hanging up my clothes.
Bad news bears update: I am nearly out of circus peanuts, and much to my dismay, I have left my favourite pair of tweezers back in the States. For those of you who have had the arguable pleasure of living with me, you know this is a tragic turn of events. Alas, I will find a way to go on!
Also, notice how the spell check corrected my spelling of favourite. I feel very sophisticated right now.
More updates to come soon, but for now, know that all is well! And mom, I did those silly leg exercises during the flight, so rest assured that I do not have deep vein thrombosis.
Love to you all!
B
posted by Brittany @ 1:12 AM
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4 Comments:
What a wonderful report! I know your Mom will be thrilled with the exercises and your obedience. What a great welcome. I prayed for someone to be there to meet you that would just take you under their wing and it sounds as if the Lord wonderfully answered that prayer along with your safe arrival. Will check back in a day or two and see how things are going. Do you have a room/suite mate??? Take care of yourself...Love
We are excited to know all has gone well and your new life in South Africa has begun! I hope you got to see the Inauguration and feel the light President Obama is bringing to the world. How do your new friends in Grahamstown perceive the change?
I am busy with work, and we are getting all the beds ready for spring planting on our farm. I am in the last round of rabies shots for sticking my thumb in a fox's mouth. You can read about the rescue on my blog. Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Love, Aunt Sage
p.s. In retrospect, I don't recommend sticking your thumb into a jackal's mouth. Approach cute things with caution!
We are glad to know you have arrived in your new home of South Africa, and will be keeping up with your adventures. I hope you got to watch the Inauguration, and the light President Obama is sending out to the world. How do your new friends in Grahamstown perceive the change?
I am busy with client work, and we are getting the beds ready for spring planting here on the farm. I am finishing the last round of rabies shots from sticking my thumb in a fox's mouth. Love, Aunt Sage
P.S. In retrospect, I do not recommend you stick your thumb in the mouth of a jackal (civet, rhinocerous, etc.), no matter how cute you find him.
Lydia and her family sound like wonderful people - it seems as though you'll have a support system throughout your time in South Africa! Bad news about the circus peanuts and the tweezers indeed - I hope you find a suitable replacement pair... as for candy, I recommend trying some local brands. :-)
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