So I finally and happily hung up my flight attendant uniform and left the soulless Dubai:) And let me tell you of my last endeavour in my career before doing so - Dakar, Senegal
Senegal is the Westernmost country of Africa, French speaking (aswell as Wolof, a local language) and slaves used to escape to America from the island off the coast called - Island Goree.
I explored this entire little island of only 1200 people - there is a school and hospital and everything, just no roads and cars. We know Dakar from the offroad rallies that used to be held there, and I was fortunate enough to see this famous route. Just getting there, was a rally on it's own, haha (an hour's drive from our hotel) Next to this area is the Lac Rose (Pink Lake) - a salt lake (where people can float like on the Dead Sea) which actually reflects pink in strong sun due to high mineral concentration and the presence of micro-organisms in the water. That day it just looked brown to me. There were heaps and heaps of salt harvested by the locals.
Our hotel was absolutely gorgeous, more like a resort and right next to the beach. I enjoyed my last walk in my uniform through the airport and blew a kiss in the air in memory of my chaotic (yet fantastic) life as an airhostess.
I stressed a bit from sorting out all my cargo and loose things while in Dubai. I had to sell Suzibob (my beloved superbike). My last day was spent at a yoga festival (bliss!) and the night at a trendy bar on the beach. I feel human again. I sleep. I sleep well. And I don't miss Dubai at all. It was incredible to live in the present/moment and be content with all my decisions. I had a blast during my 3 and a half years with the airline and I can count many blessings. I had the best flatmate I could have ever asked for, and an adorable feline companion. Right now I'm in my little village hometown, Vanrhynsdorp. And I'm taking the time to reflect on my life again - something I believe best we do from time to time. It doesn't matter where we come from, fullstop. We adjust, either way, to who we really are.
I'm in SA for 2 weeks and off I'll go to Bali for about a month - yes, to do a little more of nothing and enjoy this journey of freedom.Fullstop
Big African hug!
Alta
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