Oi!
I made it! Yea! It took more than a year and several hours worth of flying but I'm in Brazil! When I was in the Sao Paulo airport I met another Rotary Exchange Student. His name was Koji and he was from Japan. He was going to a different part of the country but it was really cool to meet someone else from the program.
When I arrived at the Sao Luis airport I was happy to see my first host family, the Rotary chairman, my councilor and a previous USA Exchange Student. After a quick drive, during which I was told to call my host mother and father the Portuguese version of mom and dad, we made it to my new home!
I can't wait to tell you all about my trip but the iPad isn't the only thing running on batteries and I'm rather tired!
Boa noite!
Kiki
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Foiled by the weather!
Oi!
So foiled again!
I will not be arriving in Brazil tomorrow, as it stands my flight leaves on Monday! How did this happen, well... It was a dark and stormy night. Hahahaha just kidding.
There was, however, a lot of really nasty thunderstorms over Detroit and that was where my flight was headed. After getting onto the runway and then having to come off because of a grounding restriction, we all waited in the terminal before reboarding the plane. Not long afterwards we were told to exit the plane again because the grounding was in place again. Shortly after that I was informed that the flight had been cancelled. After a long (and I mean long) discussion with the attendant I was informed that the soonest they could get me off the ground was Monday. I was also informed that a flight may open up before that and I should call Delta for updates. I also was informed that my suitcases had decided to go to Detroit without me. I'm not entirely sure how that happened but I have been told that I will get them back, they do know where they are.
Despite all of the problems that I ran into this first attempt to leave I still can't wait to arrive in Brazil. What caused this whole fiasco was a bunch of ill-timed thunderstorms and I am fine, so I can't really complain.
It looks like the Adirondacks will have to put up with me for a little while longer and I just hope my next try to get on a plane will be better than this one!
Tchau!
Kiki
So foiled again!
I will not be arriving in Brazil tomorrow, as it stands my flight leaves on Monday! How did this happen, well... It was a dark and stormy night. Hahahaha just kidding.
There was, however, a lot of really nasty thunderstorms over Detroit and that was where my flight was headed. After getting onto the runway and then having to come off because of a grounding restriction, we all waited in the terminal before reboarding the plane. Not long afterwards we were told to exit the plane again because the grounding was in place again. Shortly after that I was informed that the flight had been cancelled. After a long (and I mean long) discussion with the attendant I was informed that the soonest they could get me off the ground was Monday. I was also informed that a flight may open up before that and I should call Delta for updates. I also was informed that my suitcases had decided to go to Detroit without me. I'm not entirely sure how that happened but I have been told that I will get them back, they do know where they are.
Despite all of the problems that I ran into this first attempt to leave I still can't wait to arrive in Brazil. What caused this whole fiasco was a bunch of ill-timed thunderstorms and I am fine, so I can't really complain.
It looks like the Adirondacks will have to put up with me for a little while longer and I just hope my next try to get on a plane will be better than this one!
Tchau!
Kiki
Rerouted!
Oi! My flight got cancelled because of the weather in Detroit. As far as I know I will be flying to Rio de janeiro and getting in later than expected. I can't wait to get there!
Tchau!
Kiki
In the airport!
Oi!
Hey everyone! I am waiting for my plane to come in at the moment but I am so excited! I can't wait to get to Sao Luis!
Tchau!
Kiki
Thursday, July 12, 2012
I am leaving on a jet plane!
Ola!
So, I have my official departure date (the 27th of July), my official arrival date (28th of July) and my flight plan (Albany to Detroit to Sao Paulo to Sao Luis)! Yea!!!!! I also, early this morning, presented my PowerPoint to the members of my Rotary Club.
I am almost ready to go and for those of you who want to know, the answer is no, I haven't started packing yet. :)
Beijos!
Kiki
So, I have my official departure date (the 27th of July), my official arrival date (28th of July) and my flight plan (Albany to Detroit to Sao Paulo to Sao Luis)! Yea!!!!! I also, early this morning, presented my PowerPoint to the members of my Rotary Club.
I am almost ready to go and for those of you who want to know, the answer is no, I haven't started packing yet. :)
Beijos!
Kiki
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