To begin with, this was my first overseas trip. First time on a long flight, first time being away from home so far away, first time being in another country. Lots of firsts. But good firsts!
Even with thunderstorms in the area for our first flight (before the connection) we were ahead of schedule. The flight was really nice, far better than expected. Hot meals, movies on demand, free pillows & blankets too. Long flight, but not so bad. We ended up in Brussels for our connection as expected, relaxed for a bit (grabbed some Belgian pastries in the terminal) and off we were again, for the last flight for this part of the trip. Again, the service was great, even though the flight was shorter and didn't include the monitors.
We ended in the newly renovated (looking) Ben Gurion airport. We met a few more of the Mayanot faculty (in addition to the few we had been traveling with), went to a short orientation and now we're off to the hotel on the tour bus!
Everyone I've spoken to is really friendly and I have a feeling I'll make some friends before the trip ends.
Can't wait to see what else the trip has in store.
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