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A Jump In 2050(Team 4)
Prologue
In 2050 there was a teenage girl called Ella Hurley, she came from Sydney, Australia. The situation there was now stable after the pandemic crisis that happened 30 years ago. However this pandemic left a peculiar feeling that changed the Australian society forever. People now would rather work from home, in fear of a new virus coming, which was possible thanks to the technological improvements (finally a good internet connection).
But this one girl wasn’t afraid, she wanted to discover the world. So when she was on her summer break, she decided to travel and visit her internet friends all over the world : Tahiti, Italy and Czech Republic.
“Hi friends, be ready. May this trip begin!”
“Hi friends, be ready. May this trip begin!”
Chapter 1 : Ia orana
One day, Ella Hurley visited her friends Anahei LABADIE-LAFFORGUE, Teiva LAINE, Hinavei LIAO, Manui YANSAUD in Tahiti.
*Ia orana and welcome to Tahiti, I hope you’ve had a peaceful flight and that you will choose our company the next time you travel*
The plane has finally landed and I was so happy to be there, to think that I could meet my friends in real life! When I got out of the plane, the first thing I saw was Tahitian women dancing in traditional dresses behind a bay window. The immigration control was pretty well organised, we were divided in lines with a distance of 3 feet between each of us. Right after that, they made us wash our hands for the luggage claim and once I got my red luggage, I ran to the exit and was welcome with someone screaming my name and running towards me with flowers necklace, and before I could do anything, I was hugged between two strong arms and I realised that it was Manui.
*Ia orana and welcome to Tahiti, I hope you’ve had a peaceful flight and that you will choose our company the next time you travel*
The plane has finally landed and I was so happy to be there, to think that I could meet my friends in real life! When I got out of the plane, the first thing I saw was Tahitian women dancing in traditional dresses behind a bay window. The immigration control was pretty well organised, we were divided in lines with a distance of 3 feet between each of us. Right after that, they made us wash our hands for the luggage claim and once I got my red luggage, I ran to the exit and was welcome with someone screaming my name and running towards me with flowers necklace, and before I could do anything, I was hugged between two strong arms and I realised that it was Manui.
When I got out of the hug, which was surprising considering the situation in Australia where we still respect the social distancing, I took my mask off (that was mandatory in every airports).
“G’day mate, he joked, let’s go meet the others”
“G’day mate, he joked, let’s go meet the others”
Then, we took a cab and went to Manui’s house where Teiva, Hinavei and Anahei were waiting for us, and where I received a warm welcome without any social distancing.
“Wow I didn’t expect that at all! I exclaimed.
-What do you mean? Hinavei asked.
-I am not used to hug people. I replied.
-Well, we are pretty chill about the situation here in Tahiti, I mean, apparently we were not that much affected by the pandemic. Said Teiva.
-Yeah, even in school, the only difference is that now we are alone on a table whereas before the pandemic, my parents told me that before there were 2 students sitting next to each other. Continued Anahei.
“Wow I didn’t expect that at all! I exclaimed.
-What do you mean? Hinavei asked.
-I am not used to hug people. I replied.
-Well, we are pretty chill about the situation here in Tahiti, I mean, apparently we were not that much affected by the pandemic. Said Teiva.
-Yeah, even in school, the only difference is that now we are alone on a table whereas before the pandemic, my parents told me that before there were 2 students sitting next to each other. Continued Anahei.
-Wow seriously? In Australia it’s definitely different, people are very scared and prefer to isolate themselves from the others. Most kids are homeschooled and find hobbies that they can do indoors like painting, cooking, etc.” Was my answer.
Then I heard some footsteps coming from outside, it was Hinavei’s mother : Jade, she is a doctor.
Then I heard some footsteps coming from outside, it was Hinavei’s mother : Jade, she is a doctor.
“Hi kids ! Hinavei, did you get your annual vaccin yesterday ? She asked.
-Yes mom, how was your night shift ?
-Pretty good, we didn’t have a lot of emergencies, only a few worried parents.
-Okay, well this is my friend Ella from Australia we met online !
-Hi ! It’s so nice to meet you ma’am. I said happily
-Tell me what do you think about Tahiti ?
-It’s really nice and people are really outgoing ! It’s almost weird for me. After that I explained the “hug” episode.
-Oh ok, it definitely must be really different from Australia! She replied.
-Yes ! Ella told us that most teenagers were spending their spare time indoors whereas here we spend a lot of time outdoors. Said Teiva.
-Yes mom, how was your night shift ?
-Pretty good, we didn’t have a lot of emergencies, only a few worried parents.
-Okay, well this is my friend Ella from Australia we met online !
-Hi ! It’s so nice to meet you ma’am. I said happily
-Tell me what do you think about Tahiti ?
-It’s really nice and people are really outgoing ! It’s almost weird for me. After that I explained the “hug” episode.
-Oh ok, it definitely must be really different from Australia! She replied.
-Yes ! Ella told us that most teenagers were spending their spare time indoors whereas here we spend a lot of time outdoors. Said Teiva.
Manui continued and talked about the activities he usually does:
-Teiva is so right ! For example I love going for a walk or hiking with friends or going surf.
-Yes we also like to go to the movie theatre or to the beach, we never really stay indoors with friends ! Anahei added.
-Teiva is so right ! For example I love going for a walk or hiking with friends or going surf.
-Yes we also like to go to the movie theatre or to the beach, we never really stay indoors with friends ! Anahei added.
Hearing that I was really surprised and shocked by the difference between us, I mean how we deal with this “Covid-19 situation”.
-Wow guys I’m really impressed, I can’t imagine how fun this is ! I would love to do that with my friends one day. We can really say that our two countries didn’t evolved the same way after the crisis.
-Yes dear, I know the situation wasn’t the same everywhere and as a result each country developed their economy, education... differently. Jade told me while smiling at me sadly.
-Wow guys I’m really impressed, I can’t imagine how fun this is ! I would love to do that with my friends one day. We can really say that our two countries didn’t evolved the same way after the crisis.
-Yes dear, I know the situation wasn’t the same everywhere and as a result each country developed their economy, education... differently. Jade told me while smiling at me sadly.
After that day, we spent so much time outdoors and I felt like I learned how to live in a whole different way. But all good things come to an end and I had to leave this little paradise to discover the rest of the world.
Next step : Italy, here I come.
Next step : Italy, here I come.
