This is it! A new adventure in a new country! Yipee! Yahoo!
Oh, what's that? The flight from Salt Lake is at 8 am, and I need to be there three hours early? Alright, I guess that's okay. I've lost sleep before.
So the plane arrives in San Francisco at 9:25 am and the next plane leaves at 7:45 pm? If I carry the two that means I'll be in San Francisco's airport for...
Oh no.
Today is a long day. Today probably won't count as the first day of my spectacular trip in New Zealand because I'm not in New Zealand for any part of today. No, today is the day I sit in an airport and feel my brain rot.
I started my day at 2:30 am and quickly got ready to leave Springville by 3:30. From there I was taken (by my dad) to the SLC airport. It was recommended that I arrive at SLC airport by 5 in case flight complications occurred or I had trouble with customs. You know what customs was? "Let me see your passport and driver's license". Done. 5 seconds. The rest of that time (about two hours after I got through security), I sat. Then I sat in a plane for 2 hours. Now I'm in San Francisco, waiting to board another plane so I can wait for it to take off so I can wait for 13 hours to get to New Zealand.
I luckily made some good packing decisions that can remedy some of the boredom. I've got a book at my disposal (The Way of Kings) that I can absorb for a little while. I brought my computer that has Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on iTunes. And I also have a portable gaming system with nothing short of a collection of games.
Before this process started, I had heard that the San Francisco-New Zealand flight would be a group flight; that means other people in my exact situation would collect here at the airport for the same flight. I was excited to get started with one of the best parts of a trip, meeting new people. Not only new people, but new people who would be going through what I'm going through. The same excitement and worry that I can relate to. There is only one problem with this plan: No one is here yet!
The only people I've met so far that will be on my flight are an older couple heading for southern New Zealand (not where I'm going) after the flight. I can't relate to that. And I can't just shadow them for hours; we can't be on the same flight with a restraining order in the way.
So here I sit, near gate G97, waiting to wait. I think people are starting to show up though. Maybe I can pass two more hours talking to them. Wish me luck!
You will love New Zealand. Craig's dad served his mission there and loved the people! He went back to visit and was welcomed with open arms. I look forward to your Blog, you are so funny and well spoken it will be great. 2 and 1/2 hours left!! Enjoy your flight!
ReplyDeleteLove your first post!!! Your dry wit totally rocks on the blog format! Keep them coming, and often! We can't wait to hear all about it!!!
ReplyDeleteDrew, I was so glad to see this! Your wit does translate very well on your blog! Maybe journalism should be your major! This is going to be a great way to read about your daily explorations and experiences. I'm so excited for you. I miss you but, I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYou'd think the prospect of your trip/adventure/experience/excursion would really spark my sense of wonder.
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Drew, where are you? Love to hear from you, so we know you're alive and not in the bottom of the burning pit of Mordor. Love ya and miss ya!
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Drew, where are ya mate (that was written with a NZ accent just to catch your attention). Get off your butt and onto your computer.
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