The W-Week

Last week were ones of the fastest and more intense days ever for me. These days were full of sun, sea, hope, anxiety, and release… A mixture of emotions that excited and froze me at the same time.

It all begun a few weeks ago: Singapore opened its borders, with lots of restrictions, but this opened “Hope”: be able to travel around the world again soon. “How”, ”when”, and ”if so really” were still pending questions, but we were talking about this; and just getting the possibility that we may be soon get to hug each other, my husband, children and me, was an extraordinary feeling.

I made an official request, and waited for the answer.

Meanwhile I prepared myself. As the procedure demanded an exact planification of the travel, including itinerary, exact days and flights, I already had decided the logistics of the travel itself. I had to consider the strict quarantine at my arrival on top of holidays, and days working remotely. At work, I planned accordingly trying my best to solve any pending problem, and anticipating any that could come. And I enrolled my friends and neighbors that could have a look at my mail box, talk to my plants (:)) and check the house regularly.

The anxiety that we all have while we are waiting for a result is not very nice: I was sweating, couldn’t think of anything else. So I decided to move forward, and have some “ extra” during that time: I visited another harbor on the island, swam in the lake, had my first paddle board experience, and had a GREAT non-vegan dinner with my neighbors.

The answer came early morning on Sunday: I was accepted to enter in the country!! This entrance visa was only valid within three predefined days which gave me only two days to get totally prepared before my travel… Buy the plane tickets, medical insurance, make my luggages etc… how exciting!

This Sunday the weather was gorgeous, and I could enjoy a last sail. This may be one of the last time I would sail this year. The warm season is short in Maine, and sea-activities are only possible during high summer.

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