Layover= 2 hours
JFK to Johannesburg, South Africa= 15 hours
Layover= 2 hours
Johannesburg to Livingstone, Zambia= 1 hour 40 minutes
Drive to hostel= 10 minutes
...and we made it!
Basically I slept all the way to JFK. We made it easily to our next flight and the the giant jet took off on time. Immediately I changed my watch to Africa time and began to alter my mindset. I had "dinner" a little after noon our time, but close to 6pm in Africa.
Forbes and I enjoyed a movie on our personal television sets, popped an ambien, changed into pajamas, donned my face mask, socks and ear plugs and managed to sleep a solid 8 hours!
It was morning then, and I watched a beautiful sunrise outside my window while enjoying my breakfast. Combining fruit and rolls from the airport meal with crackers and peanut butter from my packed foods, I managed to eat a well-rounded meal.
After another movie we were on the ground in Africa and on our way to Livingstone by 11am. I was hungry then and snacked on granola and crackers and cookies before boarding. I thought I was going strong as I sat on our jumper flight, but the minute we began to move I was clocked out. Sleeping the whole way to Livingstone certainly set me up for success today!
We have had a few hours to unload, walk around, do a little sight-seeing and now we are off to dinner!
We're SO glad you both made it ok. We'll be following along. Can't wait to see the pictures! I have a friend from college from South Africa...you made me miss her today. :o) Love you guys! - JILL
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