The flight: well...I got the aisle seat I wanted - and no neighbors....but the two taped off seats beside me were suspect. hmmm...(never did find out why), and their lack of seat cushions hindered me from stretching out. All the same, my flight was quite enjoyable....I owe it all to my new friend and favorite-est flight attendant ever: Senoga!
I was fortunate enough to be seated right beside Senoga's station/kitchen...whatever you call it! :)
He SPOILED me rotten with complimentary champagne, a true meal (with actual plates and silverware), fresh fruit and even a goodie bag (footies and an eye mask) for the sleeping portion of the trip - all "imported" from the alien world of first class. What a charmer! Needless to say, I enjoyed the "princess" seat, as he called it, and had a wonderful flight because of him.
Sitting behind me was another fellow adventurer. Everyone, meet Steele Johnson - future chef extraodinaire!
Steele is also studying abroad for a year. He was headed to Florence, Italy to study the culinary arts! WHAT FUN!! Maybe we will get to eat at one of his restaurants one day...
After my second (and much less exciting) flight, I was so grateful for my safe arrival in Tel Aviv. Even more thankful when I saw my luggage coming towards me at the baggage claim! After about an hour shuttle ride to the Old City, I arrived at my temporary accomodations. I can't check in at school until Sat, so I am spending two nights at the Christ Church Guest House. It is "the first Protestant church in the region, ... built in 1849." (so sayeth the brochure). The location is awseome - just inside the Jaffa Gate, in an area that I am semi-familiar with from my previous visits. So today I think I will just wander around a little, maybe go find the school (its nearby - just outside the Old City), check things out. And of course, Dr. Beyer suggested a few places to go and people to meet. :) It's very exciting! I am so glad to have this downtime before school starts!
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fun, fun, fun!! i never knew a flight across the ocean could be so much fun! and hey, i'm up for a trip to italy ANY TIME (when i have money that is!) to give mr. johnson's restaurant a try...when he has one that is. :) i love that you were treated right on the plane. ;) have fun exploring and i'll be back to see more of your adventures soon! love you and glad you made it safely there. :)
How fun!! :) LOVE that you got spoiled on your flight, too. :)
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