Above the Atlantic

             Currently soaring 37,000 ft above the Atlantic Ocean. Still have 11 hours left until South Africa. Several of my new classmates are onboard the same plane. While starting the journey on a 15 hour flight is difficult, it is small toll to pay for the opportunity we have ahead of us. We are slowly transitioning from a long Winter break at home to a once in a lifetime adventure that will push us out of our comfort zones. Many exotic experiences await, and the suspense is now overwhelming. However, for now the adventure consists of episodes of Seinfeld, Michael Lewis books, bad food and sleeping pills.