Thursday: Everyone going to South Africa met in the school's gym hall and we went out in families (Ten or so students per teacher. Called 'Families' for easiness) and divided all 76 (I think) students and 10 (Again, not entirely sure about this) teachers into two very, very large coaches. We had left by 3:30PM and the coach journey wasn't actually that bad. It was kinda fun. Some guys in my year started singing some random but funny songs (ranging from 'Afternoon Delight' to 'I'll Be There For You' (The theme song from 'Friends'. If you don't know what that is, Google it then watch it. It is amazing)) so that made it a little better.
The first flight was long but okay. At least until it came to eating... The food was actually quite nice but, unfortunately, since eating it, I have had horrible stomach pains and been sick 3 times. Gross. I'm not saying it has anything to do with the food. It's just annoying. I also didn't get much sleep on the plane and, having had none the night before, I was exhausted.
Friday: The flight from Glasgow to Dubai took about eight hours and we got there a couple of hours before we had to get on the flight for Durban, South Africa which meant we had time to go and get something to eat and drink. I got a vanilla milkshake and mints but I couldn't finish the milkshake because I felt too sick. The plane ride was okay. I met two lovely South African women called Leanne and Nikki. I talked to them for a little bit. They were really lovely and I liked them. Unfortunately, my mysterious illness was worse than ever on this flight. I didn't eat or drink anything and was sick three times. Awful.
When we were finally off of the plane and had collected our luggage, we went and met a large group of South Africans. I think they were all from the schools our High School donates to so that was amazing. They were fantastic! May or may not post some videos here.
Dinner was fine and I'm just about to go to bed. Really looking forward to the rest of this trip!
Jessica
xoxo
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