July 16-17
After not sleeping much before we were to leave, we met at Panchitos for our last meal in the states. We enjoyed a traditional mexican breakfast with Emily and the kids, Sarah, John, Nanny, and Pop. We got to the airport before 11:00, said our good byes, and went inside to check in. There were some tears from me and the girls. We have never been away from each other for such a long period of time.
Our flight left for Atlanta at 1:00pm for only a one hour and 49 minute flight. It was a very nice flight. However, it did not take me long to pull a "blonde" move.... after drinking a 32 ounce glass of tea, I had to go to the bathroom. So, I got up, walked down the aisle, only to try to walk into a coat closet and then the galley. I could not find the door to the bathroom and I looked back at Hill and Sarah for some guidance, only to see the entire group on first class pointing at me to keep going(I had not gone far enough). I was so embarrassed and finally found the bathroom..... laughing so hard. Unbeknownst to me, Hill announced to the enitire first class"bless her heart".
We departed Atlanta for J'berg at 8:45, almost an hour and half late. We arrived J'berg at 6:06pm. Jacques (the professional hunter) was at the airport to greet us. We lost an entire day. After getting our bags and guns, we finally left the airport at 8:45. We were all very glad to be in Africa. We were all somewhat rested, but now, we had a 4 hour drive to Hartzview. We stopped at a restaurant (DROS) for some dinner a 2 hour drive from the airport.
I must not forget to tell you that L.B. upon almost landing, spilled an entire glass of ice tea all over myself.... I was wearing white pants...it looked as though I had an accident and you could see through my pants. I was not going to let something like that bother me, so now I got up and felt like I had some explaining to do to all those around me. Once again, I keep myself and other family members laughing.
We arrived Hartview after 1:00 in the morning, it was very cold. I could hardly wait to have a shower, put on my p.j.s and get in bed. We went and sat by the fire that had been built for us, had a drink, and called it a day..... we were exhausted, but very happy to be in Africa.
xooxoxox,
L.B.