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"That was a long flight" Viola said with a sigh as we arrived at our downtown hotel room in Reykjavik. I had already been here a few days and had slept the jetlag off. I sympathized with her by suggesting she take a cat nap while I gathered some things for our stay. Wine and snacks to start with.
Naia LouisePublished 3 years ago in HumansGOOD INTENTIONS
Last summer was full of unexpected situations. One of them that has hit the whole world is COVID-19. Fortunately, I can say that my boyfriend and I did not get over Covid, but we found ourselves in a very awkward situation due to emergencies. Last summer at this time we stayed on the beautiful island of Gran Canaria. We decided to travel in a van, a motorhome, so we could see as much of the island as possible. So unfortunately we found ourselves in a difficult situation. Our van had a bed and a small cooking stove and a place for things we took on the trip. We could only sleep in our van. We didn’t have a seating area but we had to sit in the front seats. At the time the quarantine was declared we had no opportunity to leave the island or the van.In those 6 months we moved 4 times. As it was quarantined no kind of camping was allowed and that is why we moved so many times. The police were constantly visiting us and I have to admit they were full of understanding for our situation. So when we changed the last position, the police received us nicely in Mogan, where they allowed us to stay until we were able to leave the island. They even brought us masks that were made by hand. I was overjoyed that these policemen showed us that they are people too and that they understand that it is not easy for us either. So after 5 months of staying on the island we finally found peace. We were close to the beach so we could bathe the islands in the sea every night instead of in the tub or shower. We could take out the chairs in front of the van and the table and like people eat at the table. Thanks to the cops for the last month, I felt like I was on vacation. But that's not the end of the story. When the ferry lines finally opened we went to Las Palmas to the marina to buy tickets for the return trip. We ran out of money on the cards and because of that we had a huge problem. Namely, because of Covid, they did not receive cash, only cards. We got our turn and asked the lady if it was possible to pay in cash? The lady was clear she could not be paid in cash. We stood aside to the people waiting in line. We talked about it and looked for a solution. The guy standing next to us offered to help when he heard what had happened to us. But unfortunately he didn’t have enough money on the card. He apologized and wished us luck. This was heard by a couple standing behind a boy who was trying to help us. And they offered to help us so the gentleman paid us the tickets with a card and we gave him the money. I was more than happy. In all that unfortunate quarantine I can say that I am grateful to have met so many wonderful people wherever I have been on the island. A wonderful experience that gave me hope that there are good people in the world. People who are willing to help a complete stranger.An experience that changed my outlook on life. I will always carry with me this wonderful experience and I hope this island is not the only one in the world with so many good people. There is always a need to help in life because you never know when you will need help. So let’s be human and help each other because that’s the only way we can survive as a species.
Brigita BrajkovicPublished 3 years ago in HumansHow to enjoy a long train ride comfortably
Many consider train travel to be the most comfortable mode of travel. You've got more room to move around than an aeroplane cabin plus, you've got the freedom to move about at any time. And since trains move at a slower pace, your mind and body have time to adjust to time differences. However, long journeys can be taxing on the body. But you can avoid this through tips offered here on how to enjoy a long train ride comfortably.
Rochell MeganPublished 3 years ago in HumansThe American in London- Part 3 when I see you again?
So, now we are here where I get to explain the person, that for the first 6 months being here was just exhausting and costly. But at the very end something good came that it didn’t come from a gift or from nothing extraordinary. It came from the heart…..
Ronald PinedaPublished 3 years ago in HumansThe American in London Part 2- why do we fall?
So I hope I still have your attention and those grammar nazi are still with me. I didn’t lose you just yet and yet again I do apologise again.
Ronald PinedaPublished 3 years ago in HumansComing away I
As I took one last long look at the room which was my tiny little home for the last three years, I try to control the flood of emotions more on the spectrum of loss, with hope. Punching and kicking my worldly belongings into two suitcases and cussing myself for owning an unnecessarily large number of possessions could be said to be the defining theme of the last couple of days. Between frenzied packing and discarding and basically trying to fit my life into suitcases, my heart kept skipping beats at the random realizations of exactly what I was leaving behind. The realization that I was leaving behind the person I love the most in this world, my mom, was like a trickling pain. It was slow, steady and piercing. Tears, however, did not flow as freely as anger did. I had learned to hold my tears back from my childhood and I am quite adept at reversing grief with anger. The kind of anger that portrays me as a bitch, to be blunt.
The Poppy TheoryPublished 3 years ago in HumansThe American In London Part 1 – The beginning of everything
The beginning of everything so where do I begin, I mean I don’t even know if I am doing this right. But as I have come to lately say in Life “why not”. So I figured if I am going to to do this right I am going to tell it like it is. (“* and yes there might be some grammar problems along the way, so you grammar nazi, just hang in there). I will do this story like most things like this it will be done in parts. So here we go…
Ronald PinedaPublished 3 years ago in HumansHow Living in Bali as a Digital Nomad Has Tremendously Changed My Life
In case you haven’t noticed, more and more people have moved to Bali. Everywhere you see on social media, girls are living life by having breakfast on the pool and guys going for surfing any day. They call it the best paradise. But is it really though?
Anggun BawinurPublished 3 years ago in Humans2020 Is Over; Now What?
Watch the above video, then read my story. I hope that it blesses you and it has me. It's the 5th day of a new decade; what will we do now? 2020 was a very trying year; who knew that it would change the way we live as a human race than ever before. Instead of dwelling on what happened, I'd like to talk about what could be the most EXCITING time of your LIFE! Often times, I wish that I had more time to do things better; more time with family, more time doing what I love most; travel. As a single parent of two, I had to sometimes work two jobs just to make ends meet; and even that wasn't enough. And because of the absence of their fathers', I felt that I had to play both rolls, and build good memories with my children; but there was never enough TIME or MONEY to do that. And when I did have a little something extra, it wasn't like I was able to take them to Disney World or something lavish for them because of the Lack of Time that I didn't have becasue of a job that I had to go back too in order to continue to provide for my family of 3.
Tanya Evans-BarnesPublished 3 years ago in HumansNew Orleans, I Love You.
From rolling hills and honky-tonks of Tennessee, to booze soaked, brass pumping, wallet emptying streets of the Big Easy. We pilgrimaged for a week of insanity. In hope that if we “lost” ourselves, maybe we’d find something. The only thing we found were drugs from strangers, strip clubs, to-go booze and one-way roads tripping us up on our way home once the sun woke up. Home wasn’t a hotel or an “airbnb”. Home was a friend of a friend’s cousin’s girlfriend’s living room floor in sleeping bags in exchange for a case of beer and maybe a pack of smokes. But we couldn’t be any happier to be far from our comfort zones.
Moving in the Middle of a Pandemic
2020 has been a strange year for all of us. I sure did not expect to move across the east coast of the united state in the midst of a pandemic and move to a city reentering shutdowns.
Stacie SimpsonPublished 3 years ago in HumansWhat Six Years in Japan Taught Me About Different Cultural Reactions to a Pandemic
The COVID-19 and Coronavirus pandemic has been the biggest blight of 2020 and its effects will probably be globally felt for years to come. 2020 also marked the end of my stay in Japan and the return to my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. My work visa was going to expire in July and my plans were to come back home after blowing a bit of my savings traveling around Japan and other parts of Asia. However, a warning from the American Government Travel website stating that, "Americans abroad should return home immediately, or be prepared to stay abroad indefinitely" and the rapid closing of countless borders compelled me to come home a good three months ahead of schedule. From the onset of the virus when I was living in Japan, to the development and distribution of a vaccine here in America, I've been able to witness the reactions of the Japanese and subsequently American people to the societal mandates by their respective countries in regards to the pandemic. I would like to expound on my experiences in both cultures and share my conclusions about the differences and similarities of their societies.
Sara CooneyPublished 3 years ago in Humans