"ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. as we prepare to reinitiate our journey over the shrouded landscapes of africa, i want to take a moment to appreciate the complex frameworks of cultures and histories beneath us. africa, often maligned and derided, possesses a beauty and depth that defy preexplication. beneath the clouds, a continent rich in stories and spirit awaits us. enjoy the flight and the view of a truly remarkable region of our world."