Photo blog-2nd leg to Peru

My 2nd leg--Atlanta to Lima, Peru.

This is the plane I took from Atlanta to Lima. It was supposed to leave at 5:10pm. My flight from GSO landed in ATL a bit before 5pm. By the time I got off the plane and hauled myself as fast as I could to the train to the concourse for my flight to Lima, found my gate (it had to be one of the ones at the far end of the concourse) and checked in at the Delta counter at the gate, it was past 5:10. I was out of breath and nervous, but, Praise God, the flight had not even boarded yet! I checked in and the agent crossed my name off of a list and I waited for my flight to board.

I have never (as far as I can recall) flown in a plane with 3 rows of seats before. I was a bit nervous b/c the last time I saw such a plane was in the movie "Flight Plan" (featuring Jodi Foster).

This was my seat on the plane. Another window seat! :) A pillow awaited my arrival.

Here is the "remote" I used to turn my reading light on and off, etc. I don't think I'd seen one of those on a plane before!

As a germaphobe, I was impressed by the generally clean Bano (bathroom) on the plane. This one was roomy, even! I could spin around in there, stretch my legs, etc!

My first experience with "airplane food" other than pretzels or peanuts. This dinner was actually quite yummy. BBQ'd chicken (I think), mashed sweet potatoes, festive corn, salad, water, roll with butter, cheese and crackers--and even a brownie to help me curb my chocolate craving! My seatmate Jessica, who is from Peru but now lives in Alabama, said this was a Peruvian type meal.

This is my seatmate Jessica and me after our long flight to Lima. I was as tired as I look.

I was also thankful that God put a Peruvian next to me on this flight. She and I talked quite a bit and I was able to share my faith with her and she was able to give me some tips and suggestions on eating and travel in Peru. She gave me some insights into the culture and told me about the influx of Chinese/Japanese people in Peru, etc. By the end of the flight she was like a sister to me. She even helped me get my luggage, guided me through immigration and customs, etc. Praise God!

When I got through immigration and Customs, I looked through the massive crowd of people waiting for friends/families/strangers arriving into Lima. I spotted the orange Buckner sign held by one of the amazing members of Buckner's Peru staff=Sylvia. She and her husband Mario were waiting for me and 2 other SOS team members who had delayed arrivals into Lima.

One member (Brad from Kentucky)'s luggage had been lost. :(

It was after midnight if not later when we left the airport in Sylvia and Mario's van and headed to the hotel. I was TIRED.

More later.

Jennifer

Jenn