And So It Begins!

Hello to all of our family and friends!

Addison and I thought that it would be a good idea to start a blog while studying in South Africa to be able to remember this incredible trip and to be able to keep all of y'all in the loop! I'm assuming I'll be the main author of this blog so bear with me as this is my first time as a blogger (so excited to become a part of the blogosphere)!! I'm sure if I try hard enough, though, I can get Addison to contribute some of his experiences and thoughts.

So we left for the airport in New Orleans this morning at 7:00 a.m. with my sweet parents. Our flight left at 10:40 for JFK in New York. We ended up not sitting next to each other, but Addison was behind me so it wasn't too bad. I'm probably not the best flight partner anyways..I fall asleep before the flight attendant finishes talking about what to do in case of an emergency. It was a two and a half hour flight and I think Addison was able to get a little bit of sleeping time on the flight as well. I'm currently reading the memoir that my grandfather wrote so in between my naps I was able to read a couple of chapters. Maybe it's because it's about my family, but I am thoroughly enjoying it! I highly recommend it ;)

We got to NYC at 2:40 or so in the afternoon, and we've just been enjoying being in New York. We ate at this delicious restaurant called Tony's (I think). The plates of food were humongous and soo tasty! We got fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmesan and put a pretty nice sized dent in the giant plates! I guess sleeping on a plane has that affect on you?

Anyways, We've got a looooong day on the plane tomorrow! I'll try and update on the plane ride (I mean I have like 13 hours so I'm sure I'll find the time).

My mom suggested I learn some words in Afrikaans-- So, I will leave you all with this picture of us on the subway(it's a little blurry) and totsiens y'all! (translate: good bye y'all). Also, shout out to my boys James and Wade! NBA champs!!

Love Love Love, Natalia