Sadie Crosses Three Continents in 33 Hours

Today was my first day in Namibia.
For those of you who do not know, I am living at a cheetah reserve for three weeks, working in a preschool on base. The preschool is for the children of the staff on the reserve. I will also get to work partly with cheetahs. After my three weeks here I will go on safari with my family in the Okavango Delta, and the Caprivi Strip. This will take us through Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
But first let me tell you about the journey getting here.
I began in North America, flying for nine hours from Seattle to London, England. Then it was an eleven hour flight to South Africa. Did I mention the six hour layovers between these flights? Then onward for another two hours to Namibia. Three continents, four countries, and a total of thirty-three hours.
Me at the beginning of the journey: "Wow. What an adventure I'm on. What fun. Airplanes are so amazing. Wow. Look at all the people! Everyone is going somewhere. It's just amazing. Just wow."
Me three hours in: "I hate traveling. I don't even know why I bother. Airports are the worst thing in the world. People need to control their children. I hate kids. There are too many people in the world. We need a new plague. This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me."
Me upon arrival: "I made it! It wasn't even that bad. I'm barely even tired. I'm in Africa! This is the best thing that's ever happened to me."
You get the idea.
I spent most of my day getting to know my way around. The reserve is huge. I watched a cheetah feeding. Famers sell their old horses and donkeys to the reserve which are then butchered and fed to the cats. I know, it sounds a bit brutal, but it is what it is.
The cats are gorgeous. I'll try to get some pictures soon.
Walking around here at night feels a little bit like skydiving. Adrenalin rush. Because after stories and stories about leopards, cobras, baboons, and warthogs I am a bit wary. If I suddenly stop writing blogs without explanation, know that I have fallen victim to some horrific animal inflicted death.
On that happy note, goodnight.