So first off, I am alive and well in Malawi, Africa. It was definitely a long flight, but I was able to meet some interesting people on the way. I flew out of LAX at 9:10pm on my way to London Heathrow. While I was waiting for my flight, I met a very friendly Australian family on their way back home. I also met a nice French man named Sebastian at the security check. He started talking to me because he thought I was French. After my almost 11hour flight, I arrived in Heathrow where I had a 4 hour layover. I've been to Heathrow before but apparently not this part. I found myself sitting on a bench with a Dior store to my left and a Chanel store to my right, with a seafood restaurant that was serving King Crab legs?!? It was quite amusing and a great place to people watch.
Next I was off to Johannsburg, South Africa. I sat by a high school student from South Africa whom I mistakenly thought was from London due to her accent. Note: Australian, British, and South African accents all sound similar, yet are VERY difficult....apparently. Anyway she was nice to talk to and helped make the 11 hour flight a bit more bearable. Upon landing, I went to my last flight of the day to LiLongwi, Malawi. This flight was about 3 hours and I hardly remember it. I was so exhausted that I slept most of the time except when the flight attendent woke me up for a beverage and a snack (which was more like lunch lol).
Overall, I am glad to have arrived safely. My bags are MIA at the moment, but they assure me they will be in tomorrow. I am adjusting well and hope to write back with new and exciting things to share.
Prayer request: for strength and courage to adjust to the different culture
focal verse: Do not fear for I am with you! [came in very handy during my first night]
p.s: I am 8-9 hours ahead of you all. So I know you're future lol..jk :)
yay!!! You made it safe and sound :) I was guessing it would take you a while to get there but from what you explained clearly I had no idea! Bags are MIA?!?! :/ you didnt sound worried so I'm assuming your carry on had most of what you needed..for now lol Be safe and you have my prayers!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you made it there! I was just reading a newsletter from another person that just got back from Africa and she said that she loved it and wants to go back. I hope that you have the same experience. I will be keeping you in prayer regarding the adjustment to the culture. I pray that the Lord will bless you and watch over you!
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