I called Sato Travel to make flight arrangements to staging. I'll depart from Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 4 at 1:00pm, and will arrive in LAX at 2:05pm (02hrs 05 mins).
The email also includes:
- Samoa Reporting Instructions - This attachment has information on the hotel we will be staying at during staging, the staging event schedule, and the flight itinerary.
- On October 5, my group (Samoa Group 84) will depart from Los Angeles, California to Auckland, New Zealand (13hrs 00min). On October 7 (yes October 7. It's only a 4 hour layover, but because of the time change, we lose October 6 altogether) we depart from Auckland, New Zealand to Apia, Samoa (03hrs 40mins). Total, I'll be traveling for almost 19 hours! What a long journey it will take to get to Samoa!
- Instructions to Read the Welcome Book, Volunteer Handbook, and Peace Corps Approach to Safety and Security. I also have to complete the Pre-departure Online Security Orientation.
- Baggage Advisory - I'm allowed two checked bags. The baggage should not exceed 100 pounds total with a maximum weight allowance of 50 pounds for any one bag.
At LAX, I'm planning on meeting two girls who are in my training group, and we will go to the hotel together. I'm so excited to finally meet the people who will be such a big part of my life for the next to years!
Only 24 days!
This just got so real!
With love,
Angelina
Hi Angelina! I am part of PC Vanuatu Group 25...we just found out our staging is at the same time as you alls...our connection is also in NZ, so I wonder if our groups will travel together? Maybe I'll meet you! Anyway, best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHello, Naseem! That is exciting our groups all have staging together! What time does your group leave LA for NZ?
ReplyDeleteI look forward to meeting you! Best of luck to you, as well!