Getting to Africa

I did not sleep well the night before leaving for Africa so I was ready to take an Ambien and get some sleep on the plane from Miami to London.  The travel agent got me a great seat with lots of leg room so I was excited, well I get to my seat and find this couple with a screaming baby. I had an aisle seat and the wife was trying to get me to switch with her husband, who was in a center seat next to her. (they both had center seats).  I didn’t switch.

Finally the baby went to sleep after take off and my Ambien kicked in and I don’t remember much from there. I don’t even remember throwing away my trash from dinner or putting my tray table up. I woke up about an hour before we landed in London. I had trouble finding the place to leave my luggage but after that I got my day pass for the tube and hit the city! I stopped by Harrods’s and just walked around there for a bit. I love Harrods’s!

It started to sprinkle as I was leaving Harrods’s so I decided to go to Hillsong Church for the 1 service even though I knew I would be a little late.  I had planned to go at 3 but wanted to let the rain pass. The service was pretty good. After that I asked where Starbucks was so I could get on the internet for a bit. It was right next door, lol. After that I went to see Big Ben and then walked along the Thames River before heading to Buckingham Palace. It was nice to get out and about in the city. I love London! After that it was time to get back to the airport. Most of the people at my gate were going on a mission trip to Uganda as well.

I was so tired and again couldn’t wait to get on the plane and sleep only to discover I was sitting by another baby! This little guy wasn’t crying, though. The parents are from Uganda but live in London and the mother and son were heading to Uganda for a visit. He slept most of the trip.

I also met a Christian journalist on the flight who had a copy of Radical with him. When I told him Platt was my pastor he asked if he could interview me. I said yes….only this was after ½ Ambien so I have no clue what he asked me or what I said!! I slept some, but not much.