Oct 26, 2009
Waiting and that slightly dopey feeling
I'm writing from the queue at Jahannesburg airport for customs. It's 4.59 local time and nearly 2am at home. I'm a little .... This post was interrupted by getting to the front of the queue. The vibe here is sullen, angsty almost antagonistic, but I'm ok. I'm looking at difference as a point of interest in this case. The customs crew had a cool camera gadget that tests your temperature. This airport is huge & I'm surprised I managed to get through at all! I was lucky & found my bag straight off and then as I went through the gates there was a porter who was helping me ( I didn't realise it was meant to be in exchange for a tip... Which I didn't provide... Oops) he put me in a line which I ended up leaving and ran around like a headless chook looking for the queue that looked a) more appropriate and b)not completely dodgy. I ended up seeing the lovely cape town couple I had met earlier who suggested I find the british airways sales desk but in the process of finding it I found my check- in desk! I'm now all checked through with a boarding pass and an hour to kill. To be on the safe side I'm sitting in the gate already.
I'm really looking forward to my hotel. I want a bed and a shower and a chance to be safe & close the door behind me. I'm weary but coping and I'm grateful for the planning that's in place for the next week. I'm loving the texts... Particularly the ones I got when I turned on my phone here in joberg.
Plane update: Melb-Perth. No individual TV but a shared movie The Soloist about a homeless guy who is a gifted cellist and the story of his friendship with an LA journalist. Really heartwarming movie with a beautiful soundtrack. We ate eggs & bacon on this flight. In Perth had little chats to Tanya which was so nice. Did little walk around & as we flew over I got to see how brown & dry the landscape looked. Also got a decent bus ride in the middle of nowhere between terminals.
Perth - Johannesberg was smooth and our pilot was a woman! We got 2 lunches- chicken and veg. And later penne with veg. It was quite nice! I got quite a few hours sleep on this 11 hr flight and although their entertainment system barely worked, I watched The Proposal 2 1/2 times.. And quite enjoyed! I just want to get to my hotel now... A bit tired & spiky but grateful I'll have Frasier to enjoy when I get there! Love to all at home. Xx
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Hi Anita.
Hey your blog was great and gave lots of lovely information about your trip. The trip sounded scarey but hey woman you did it and all by yourself--Power to you.
Did you get to see any of the countryside as you came in and out of Joberg or was it dark. What was the impression you got of the place?
Sounded like you met a nice couple in joberg.
Well love I had better start getting ready for work now as you are proberly getting ready for bed.
What is the hotel like love?
By now talk soon.
Well Anita Jane,
I miss you already, but loved your description of the trip. You have a lot of courage doing that trip, Im sure I would be more intimidated than you seem to be.. goodonya:-) I did a good interview yesterday and am quietly hopefull:-).. Do not forget Enjoy it Anita! savour every little mossy bite:-)
love you DADxxxxx
I think you're ballsy and tough..
With a soft gooey centre.
You're ace.
T
xox
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