Travelling DaY

On 11th August, I left the UK for the biggest trip of my life to the USA - this is a huge step in my life because this time I am travelling on my own for two and half months. I know that I had to do this by myself someday and it's here!

I arrived at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 10:30am, checked my suitcase and said 'See you later' to my amazing parents who made me cry at the airport! Thanks, Mum! (Love you!)😂

I am going to be missing my family so much including my wee baby cocker spaniel! 💕 I won't be returning home till the end of October.

Whilst I was waiting at the airport, there were many changes about what was happening with the flight and gate. My flight was due at 12:30pm but with all the delays and gate changes, it was changed to 15:40pm but it came earlier than expected - so I stayed nearby where United Airlines originally boarded so that I didn't miss the flight.

I was getting a little bit nervous, so there was this lovely lady who helped me to make sure that I was not lost or missing information - she knew that I was deaf because I had my sunflower lanyard on. I even got onto the plane first before anybody else which was great so I settled down for an 8-hour flight (including the delays).

First Time Travelling on my own!  

At the airport waiting for my plane
- This is not it!

We were able to board the flight at 2:30 p.m. (UK time) and took off at 3 p.m.

The flight was okay, but a little bit bumpy to start with when taking off - everyone started to go to sleep right away and I could not sleep on the plane. After a good couple of hours, we were served some food - the food was AMAZING - I had a Thai Green curry chicken, a mini tub of couscous, and toffee ice cream for my late lunch along with a drink.

The flight was warm and cozy and good thing I had my travel pillow with me as you only got a blanket to cuddle in with. We had a huge choice of movies or TV programs to watch on the mini screen whilst flying, I watched a few films on the way - from time to time I even had someone to talk to - he was the most sweetest passenger ever(!), he kindly was asking how I was and we got into a conversation about his family, my family and where we live, etc. We talked mostly about himself - he's from Maryland, he was in Scotland this past week for his daughter's wedding and this was him heading back home. I even asked him where was the best place to visit whilst staying in Baltimore - he suggested the National Harbor 100%.

When I finally arrived at Dulles International Airport at 6:30pm (EST), I had to go through security which is a routine for everyone coming into the USA. I was a little bit sceptical as I thought you had to do a bit more there before getting through. Then I met the very first host, Lucy, on my trip who kindly offered me to stay at her beautiful home for a couple of nights in Chevy Chase, Washington. I met her husband and two of her daughters - I was told that her three daughters are around the same ages as myself and my sisters.

Lucy's house is the most beautiful house I've ever stayed in, even had a nice comfy bed to sleep in. Thank you Lucy and hope to see you and your family again one day!

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