After a short night,
Early breakfast and a taxi ride.

We tried not to cry,
When saying good bye.

Soon they were out of sight,
And I started another 11 hour flight.

Al seats had been sold,
And the air was to cold.

The service was pleasant and fast,
And I caught up on sleep at last.

Johannesburg airport was the most elegant I have seen,
The custom clearance more efficient then in any other country I have been.

To check all passports took only a short while,
By a line of 45 agents with a smile.

My taxi driver was holding up my name in clear view,
My apprehension was lifted and I knew….

Without holding this big black hand,
For now I was safe being driven by lux express in this land.

It was a thirty minute ride,
Very smooth but on the left side.

The hotel check in was close to midnight,
With no other guest in sight.

A quick call to the family that I had arrived,
And I was ready to turn off the light.