August 6, 2012, WIB.
It was amazing feeling after 10 days Orientation. We devided in to 8 groups. Each group consist of 10 students. This to make all process get easier and more organized. In Soekarno Hatta Airport, I learn something new. That was my first flight in my life.
First, make sure your baggage is strong enough to handle the weight. Especially in handle, and the whirl part.
Saying good bye is not a good time, however you would not miss this part especially if your relatives were there. Love you my family. -Leaving on the Jet Plane song - mode on.
My parents brought me Indomie, Sari Roti, combs, and some instant flavor. It was so sweet. "I am ready".
Second, It is better do not bring addtional hand bag. 2 Carry on, it means 2. Or result is re-open and get off some stuffs.
For foods in baggage, make sure it has:
List of ingredients
Then we go to baggage check in and we did not need to go to Transmigration part because the National supervisor have been take care of it. Thank you so much !
Third, always be respect when you are a "New Be" to get in to the flight. Respect the Yellow line before show your passport and visa
Fourth, be aware with the boarding Board. For example the time would change from initial 18.15 became 19.35 and looking for the Gate too.
We were waiting in front of the gate about 30 minutes. Then, we are ready for the flight.
"The plane was started to vibrate, it moves around to get ready in about 15 minutes. The sounds of machine getting louder. Brzzz ! then take off.
Tips : Close your ears the headset or earbud when the plane take off.
My first meal at the flight was fried chicken and chili, "lapis", kitkat, and apple juice.
Our flight was 45 minutes. When we came to the airport we need to wait in front of the gate because the gate was closed. We took a fast troley to get to the gate. The roof design were so cool with the colorfull light. We were taking pictures.
There was a document checker in the gate using magnifying glass. Then we wait in comfortable chair in about 30 minutes. Our flight to Heathrow, London was at 23.30 Malay time zone. In this time, the plane is bigger. with 3 column of seats (2,4,2)
International flight took longer, so the passanger could use the headset and had fun with the small tv in front of them (/ready for game, movies, radio, and musics ) and blanket also pillow. We got peanut as a snack and also get meal. We had 13 hours flight. From the screen on small tv, I could get information about the flight. Such as : temperature outside (F or C), high (feet), the distance (km), speed (mph), the wind speed and the most interesting is about the map of the journey. I saw that we passed Andaman Sea with 30095 ft, 581 mph.
We came at Heathrow airport, London at 5. A.M, London time zone or it also called BST (British Summer Time)
1. We head to Terminal 1 by bus. Each bus only different 5 minutes. "Welcome in a new place." I said to my self. Here, the checking getting more strict. All the laptop and cellphone was checked. Then we went to the transit gate which is close by the shops centre. I decided to change money from Rupiahs to Poundsterling. I saw many foreigner but they have a nice smile.
11.45 A.M BST We went in to the plane for next destination, Washington Dulles Airport. We had our 8 hours flight to get there. Total flight hours = 45 minutes + 13 hours + 8 hours = 21 hours 45 minutes
In the plane to DC, I had meal meat, brade, margarine and vegetable. It is not as simple as I describe. So. it was good. The weather start getting cold. We arrive in Washington Dulles at 3 P.M East time. In the airport we need to went to immigration check. "There was a lot of immigrant from many countries so it was long line. "Welcome in a super power country !", I said to my self. I smile and Thank to God to make our journey save. Next, in the immigration check we need to fill up I. 94 and costum form. There were some Group Leader have been ready to pick up and meet us there.
We met a group of Russian Exchange student.
Keep optimist, positive thinking and smile :D
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