I boarded the plane and...

I wanted to share something with you from my nine year old niece, Chloe. She entered a story writing contest at the local public library. The story had to start with 'I boarded the plane and I knew I was in for a terrific adventure.'

I boarded the plane and I knew I was in for a terrific adventure. I was on my way to Sudan to spend two weeks with my uncle Scott. Scott is a doctor who is doing mission work. I haven’t seen him in one year. I can’t wait to get there.

When the plane landed, I looked out the window and I was scared for a minute. Then I knew that it would all be okay. When I got off the plane, I saw my uncle Scott. I was so happy. I was jumping up and down. He was super happy to see me. I can’t wait to do fun things with him.

Once I got settled in, I had to go to the bathroom. So I asked where it was. He told me that it was outside. I said, “what “. He said "outside". So I had to go to the bathroom in a mud built room with a big hole in the ground that you go to the bathroom in. It was going to take me some time to get used to this.

Later when my uncle was done working, we went on a hike in the safari. We had to wear big boots so that way a snake couldn’t bite our feet. There were so many cool animals. I saw rhinos, giraffes, monkeys, and many more animals. I had so much fun.

When it came time for me to go to bed I had to sleep in a little room made out of mud. I was so cold during the night. There was no light, so I couldn’t see anything. When I had to go to the bathroom, I had to put on boots and a jacket. I was not going to get use to this. Well I would, but it would take a long time.

It was almost time to go. The last thing that me and my uncle Scott did was play football. Well for them its football for us it’s soccer. They are really good at soccer, baseball, football, and they love volleyball. I enjoyed staying with my uncle Scott and playing with all of the Sudan people. They are all really nice if you get to know them.

Well it was time to leave, my plane was here. I waved by to all of the Sudan people. I was crying when it was time to leave. I was crying tears of joy though. I would miss them all. I waved by and gave my uncle another hug. I was so sad I had to leave. When I got back home I told my parents about the stuff that I did and how much fun that I had. I was happy I got to see my uncle Scott.

-By Chloe Will

Age 9

Fort Recovery, Ohio