INTO A NEW WORLD


There is nothing so exciting or as exhilarating as climbing aboard a plane that will take you somewhere far, far away. The thrills of experiencing a foreign culture, different sights and sounds and a new language. As the plane climbs higher into the sky, your thoughts jump from one thing to another: What famous landmark or natural wonder shall I see first? What are the people like? Will I meet someone special? You look out the window at the clouds passing by beneath you, and your mind starts to drift.... and then suddenly the captain's voice pierces the still air, announcing that the plane will be landing soon. Time has passed so fast, indeed you have barely fallen asleep! Your heart thumps with excitement at hearing this and you grip the sides of your seat tenaciously as the plane begins to descend. As you look out the window, you notice white-capped mountains rising majestically in the north and the plane's reflection as it passes over a crystal clear blue lake. The blood -red sun is a giant fireball as it sets in the west. You are somewhere beautiful, somewhere wonderful, and the problems you are facing at home are put on hold... at least for awhile. You may experience some different hardships here, but these thoughts are driven to the back of your mind, as you step off the plane, into the airport, and into a new world. So many people of various backgrounds milling around here, each has a story of their own, maybe some of them have one just like yours. As you pick up your luggage and head out the doors, one thought is dominant in your mind: It is time to enjoy myself and my surroundings, to relax and unwind, and look forward to the great adventure that awaits me.