Dear readers,
This post may seem a bit weird. Different format and all, but I decided that if I wanted to write when there is no internet it is easier to write as a letter because it is going to be read in the future, not in the now. Currently I am on the plane to Miami, where I will change planes and go to Bolivia. I like this second flight I am on alot, because it is much better than the 9 person plane I rode to Boston, which made me feel like I needed to vomit. I was freaking out when I first departed in Albany too though, and the anxiousness probably to contributed to the fact that I felt like I was going to die, but afterwards it was kind of like the feeling you get after a rollercoaster, like wow that was bumpy and I thought I was going to get sick, but now I want to do it again. I feel like now that I've got my first plane ride ever done, and it was on a nine passenger plane, Im never going to fear planes again, hopefully.
Anyways, you probably wont see this post until Im in Bolivia, but Im going to be in Bolivia in approximately 13 hours give or take. I was super scared and anxious and everything last night and this morning and now that Im on the second plane there, Im calm. I find it kind of weird, but Im completely calm. Maybe its the reason that I know there is no turning back now, or because I dont feel like Im going to vomit on this plane yet, but I still have about two more hours, so don't worry, there is time for me to ruin the flight of the guy next to me. Just kidding, I really don't want to do that. Plus, it would be very unpleasant for me as well.
As I'm sitting here, all I can think about is being there. I feel like the plane ride to your country (especially if it's your first time) has to be one of the hardest parts of leaving your family. Because your thinking about the one you just left and the one you are about to meet, but you cant talk to them or anything, you just have to wait. (Lies, I talked to my family on facebook for like 10 minutes using the wifi, but still.) Anyways, you also have to deal with the shaking, and the ear popping, and the annoying girls behind you who wont shut up. Plus the imminent danger of your computer, ipod, whatever, running out of battery and reading all your magazines, etc. and having nothing to do. Im afraid of the 9 hour flight ahead now, but I think that one has some outlets :D Ive only used like 10% of my battery anyways....
Whatever, can't think of anything else to say right now, but if you have any more questions to ask about the flight or specific questions about nausea, electronics, stupid people, etc., be sure to comment!
Ill make sure to post at leasst once a week while Im in Bolivia if I have the time, so keep tuned for more posts. There will definitely be a first week post, and a first month post, but not sure how well I am going to stick to my blogging duty after that. Anyways, enjoy!
11:48PM 8/19/2013
I think that my last flight, is the best one so far. Partially because it means Im "this close" to Santa Cruz, plus for a little bit we had a really good free wifi connection.
The only annoying thing was we may arrive a bit late cause we hit some turbulence due to a small rain cloud or something like that and he had to go slower than normal so he said we will arrive like 10-15 minutes late.
I have no idea whhy I am writing right now.
A tip to future exchangers or those going this year who havent flown yet, heres how it goes:
⦁ If you are on a 9 passenger plane, it sucks.
⦁ Even if you dont get car sick you may get plane sick, partially because of the nerves, if you can, bring motion sickness medication, unless you layover is more than 2 - 2.5 hrs, you may not have time to find any. *I brought some but couldnt find it
⦁ If you have 3 flights, the first one is exciting, because its the beginning of your journey, (plus i had never flown before, nor had my friend Kayla). The second one seems super long, no matter how short it is. Hopefully your airplane has free wifi, it helps. My second plane did not, and after I finished my reading material, I was super bored. Currently, I am on my third plane, and if its long, its actually good. You have time to rest up before you get to your destination, because now I am exhausted, plus the flight attendants on the longer ones tend to be nicer and more helpful in my opinion. Plus, I got a free pillow for the flight and two blankets, I really hope this means good sleeping. Also my neck has been bothering me, so that made me really happy.
Anyways, Im going to eat and then go to sleep, but I wanted to do one last travel post.
4:37PM 8/20/13
Im in Bolivia now, but I'm not going to post about my day yet. You should see a post by Sunday about my first day/first week and the things I love/ things I dont. Adios!
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