Under
normal circumstances, I’d write to you and say that on ‘my side of this world’
it’s summer…or winter etc. However, this post does not warrant normality in any
from. It’s currently 00:13 according to my laptop- whether that means it’s
00:13 in South Africa or the local time at my destination, I’m not really
sure. I tend to misjudge all concepts of time when I travel. Also, I’m not quite
sure where exactly I currently find myself in the world…but I think I’ve just
crossed over into the Northern Hemisphere. I
think. I guess that means I’m headed in the right direction.
However, I
am certifiable able to tell you one thing; I’m currently 37 001 feat in the
sky, writing to you from above the clouds; I told you these weren’t normal
circumstances, didn’t I? Over the nearly two years of this blog, I’ve written
from the ground, in Greece and South Africa. I’ve written from a Middle Eastern
airport and now, I’m coming to you from the clouds. This is possibly the only instance where someone could say to me "Your head's in the clouds" and I wouldn't be offended.
"This post does not warrant normality in any from"
The cabin
lights (in what I’ve been told on good authority is a Boeing 777 300-ER) are
dimmed. Most of the cabin is asleep except for the odd person watching 'Table 19' or 'Beauty and the Beast'. I'm the only person on a laptop, but I guess that's what happens when you're off school for months and watch movies online. A crew member just waltzed down the
aisle with a basket of chips. Good thing I was struck with some mid-air
motivation, because I wasn’t going to let that opportunity pass me by. So, you
can now correctly assume that I’m munching on Tomato Ketchup chips whilst skilfully
one-finger typing this post.
If I’ve
resorted to talking about the chips I’ve been given on my flight, that’s as
good an indication as any as to how this flight’s going; The bald
somewhere-nearing-forty-year-old man who had the pleasure of being seated next
to me in 12H has turned out to be a gentleman indeed, sporting jeans and a polo
shirt- less conventional regal attire. He’s a married gentleman (his ring gave
it away) but a gentleman nonetheless. So… maybe he’s not exactly the summer
prince charming I was looking for- but I figure I’ve got two months ahead of me
to find a Grecian God-like man (which I did end up finding and that you can read about here)
Also, since
typing this, I heard sounds that largely resembled someone puking. Needless to
say, I can smell the salad from dinner 2 hours ago, from the seat behind me.
This may end up being a long (and increasingly interesting) flight after all.
"Since typing this, I heard sounds that largely resembled someone puking"
Another
steward just came around with a tray of water; I think I’m in heaven.
We just
went through another bout of turbulence. This has been a rather bumpy ride….
Okay, my food tray is rattling uncontrollably and 12H is waking up. I think I
better get going.
Note to
self: Add ‘Travel in Business/First Class’ to my ‘Kicking the Bucket’ page…
What's your weirdest aeroplane experience? Where's the most unexpected place you've written a post? Also, please let me know of any particulars that you'd like to see or know about Greece.
Till next
time-
Steph
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I can't wait to see all of the photos of Greece, I'd love to visit there one day!!xx
ReplyDeleteLiv
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I have a lot of lovely pics coming up!
DeleteYou can always get a sneak peak over on Instagram @socialspying
Thanks Liv!
Ahaha sounds like an interesting ride! I'm excited to hear and see everything you get upto in Greece
ReplyDeletex Nikita
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Interesting indeed.
DeleteIt's coming up very soon!
Thanks Nikita!
I always love to ride in an airplane! I think the weirdest (or rather embarrassing) experience was when it was my first time to ride in it and I don't know how to put on my seat belt. Gosssh. I asked the lady beside me for help and she just put it on for me ~gasp
ReplyDeleteHave a safe flight Steph!
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Haha, looks like we've all had our moments on airplanes!
DeleteI think yours in understandable. Don't be too embarrassed!
Thanks, Fi!
I used to really like flying in airplanes- until the travel ban and the laptop ban. Now whenever my dad asks if I wanna go to the US with, I'm reluctantly saying yes like "13 hours? into a country that doesn't want me? with no laptop? ever? okay..."
ReplyDeleteBut that's just me! Perhaps if I had the opportunity to go to Europe or East Asia, things might not look so bleak to me.
Great post!
Thanks, K!
DeleteI think you're allowed a laptop (just not on board with you). There are other places to travel to other than the US, as you said. Don't let Trump deter your from travelling to other places.
The world is yours!
Have a great time in Greece, I've never written a post from the air before, Well done to you for having the initiative (and the skill to type one handed!).
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You should give it a try.
DeleteHaha, 'initiative'... I like that!
Thanks Rosy!
I just saw your tweets about your blog being hijacked and can SO understand you not putting out new content at this time. I really hope you get it sorted and that no one copies your work again. How insulting!
ReplyDeleteSteph - www.nourishmeblog.co.uk
Hey Steph,
DeleteI've reported it, but I've decided to post anyways.
It's very aggravating. It's such a horrible thing to do!
Thanks for your kindness.
Such a fun fab post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous!
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