At this moment I was extremely nervous but my dad was extremely relieved to be out of the check-out line which was expanding by the minute. My family waited for about an hour before our flight was announced on the one way system. I kept glancing out the window watching ever plane taxi and take off, I closely monitored our aircraft because I didn’t want it to leave without my family on board. My excitement had overcome any nervous feelings that I had.
Finally there was another call for all travellers departing from Gatwick to Faro airport in Greece, I could just hear the women speaking on the telecom her voice was muffled and quiet. She informed us to aboard bus number 53 which would take us directly to our aircraft. I remember the strong smell of smoke and alcohol which was present in the waiting room. I was relieved to breathe fresh air but it was extremely cold outside, typical English weather but I was leaving the cold weather behind me. As soon as I was on the bus there was a rush to get on. Everyone rushed onto the bus even though there was another bus behind the first. When everyone was on the bus it speeded on the outskirts of the runway. I could see different kinds of aeroplanes ranging from the smallest to the biggest. Some aircrafts were gigantic and you could hear there engines roar. I could see my aircraft in sight, the brightly coloured wings and tail were unnoticeable as they were painted orange, yellow, green and blue. What also made our aircraft stand out the most were its taxi lights which flickered on and off. Through the dirty window of the bus which had not been cleaned in ages I could see the size of the aircraft it was enormous. As the bus came to a halt the doors opened and it was a rush to get out like it was to get on the bus. Eventually I managed to touch the tarmac and see the full scale size of the aircraft.
My family walked up the stairs that leaded to my escape from England and its cold weather. I reached half way on the stair-case I turned to my right and there was a massive turbine engine that rotated at high speeds. The engines were massive and you could really hear the turbines spin.
I couldn’t wait to be in a different country with a different culture and new food to taste. I reached the top of the stairs and a helpful and polite stewardess greeted my family and pointed to our seats. I was bit anxious stepping in to the massive 737 that ruled the sky’s. I sat down in the comfy seat which I had to stay in for, for four hours. As I waited for something to happen, the pilot spoke into his radio. He informed us about the flight and the cabin crew. I imagined what type of person the pilot was because his spoke in a very posh and well educated voice. He also explained the safety procedures while a stewardess pointed to the exits. I was noticing the big airlines which had travelled all around the world; some had come from the Far East and were landing in front of my eyes.
Our aircraft pulled back slowly, I was a tiny bit nervous and anxious what was going to happen. The pilot then again informed us what time our departure was and our estimated time for our landing. My mum leaned over and asked me if I was ok, I answered back and said I was fine but I was really nervous.
The aircraft slowly rolled alongside the runway where aircrafts were taking off and landing. It was such an experience to watch this happening. The lights flickered down the stretch of runway which seemed to stretch for miles. Suddenly we approached the runway and came to a halt. I was still nervous and anxious but my excitement was overwhelming. I was wondering what would happen next. The aircraft jolted and slowly moved increasing its speed every few seconds.
10mph, 30mph, 90, mph, faster and faster. I could see the airport getting futher and further away. Without no warning the aircraft rotated into the air and into the clouds I was in the air and I loved it.
Now my holiday had begun!
