What the heck happened to April 10, 2008? I'll tell you what. I spent 23 hours, 50 minutes of it sitting on my rear end. In case you're curious, the travel to South Africa is brutal. I've done some big trips, but this one wins outright. Ready for this? Door-to-door (Seattle to hotel in Durban): 40 Hours, 51 minutes, 12 seconds.
There were a few "high"lights of our air travel:
1. Near brawl between 2 female passengers on the NY-->ATL flight. Catfight!
2. Brian spilling Polynesian Sauce ALL over his pants at Chick-Fil-A in ATL Airport (Terri would report this #1 highlight--she's easily entertained).
3. We're loving the personalized TV's on the seats with video games, trivia, HBO, and ala carte TV programming. Perhaps it's not a new thing, but first time we've seen it.
4. The area to check your guns and ammo in Johannesburg Intl. Airport literally is AFTER you walk 10 feet into the men's bathroom. Nice stop-off...
5. Guess what's on the TV at midnight? The Masters Golf Tourney, LIVE!!! Now that beats the Dukes of Hazard dubbed into Spanish (1st night in Argentina). Actually, on 2nd thought...... Anyway, interesting that a South African has the lead...
As for the "cranky" award, I'll fess up and take it. However, I will blame it on a rancid turkey sandwich obtained in Senegal. I felt the worst stomach pain I think I've ever experienced upon landing in JoBurg. It nearly brought me to my knees.
As for the digs, we're set up at a basic beach hotel in Durban. I can tell you we have an ocean view, but not much else yet. Oh, except that the locals make the area an ALL-NIGHT beach party area and it's nearly impossible to sleep. Complete exhaustion helped us last night. I'm thinking some seafood and multiple bottles of local brew will do the trick tonight.
Off to explore the city and meet our GAP Travel Group tonight.
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