Oops, it’s nearly the end of July as I write this “mid year” review of 2022 goals. But as I didn’t set my goals for 2022 until February … I think it’s just the right time to do a review!
I’m writing in my attic room as the sun is setting – I can just glimpse the orange glow from the corner of my eye. I’m in London on a 4.5 week holiday. My first overseas holiday in 3 years.
After an epic 17 hours 15 minutes non stop flight from Perth to London (in addition to a 4 hour flight from Melbourne to Perth earlier with an one hour transit in Perth airport), I arrived as dawn was breaking on Thursday. Phew, tested negative upon arrival. But 24 hours later, I was coughing and spluttering and yes, tested positive to Covid.
This is really ironic. I’d splurged on premium economy seats using my Qantas Frequent Flyer points (amassed from not travelling for 3 years) so there are less people in my vicinity. I chose the long direct flights because I didn’t want to transit outside Australia.
But the rules had changed just before my flight. Passengers need not be vaccinated nor do we need a negative test to board. Masks were mandatory from Melbourne to Perth but not on the international flight from Perth to London. The vast majority of passengers, including the guy next to me did not wear a mask.
I’m blaming the 17 hour flight. Even though I wore a mask throughout the flights (and changed the masks a few times), it wasn’t enough. I always knew the possibility that I’d catch Covid on this trip and brought medicines with me for symptomatic relief. But I thought I’d catch it from gallivanting about in London, not from the flight over.
Anyway, this enforced rest with lots of sleeping and reading will prepare me for lots of adventure ahead.Thank goodness for the Libby app – I have access to thousands of books from the two libraries I’m a member of in Melbourne. I’ve already read 5 books.
But I am frustrated at missing out on a family outing to see The Jungle Book at Kew Gardens and having to cancel a lunch with Sam (Late Starter to FI Series #2) in Bath. I was so looking forward to meeting up in person.
The silver lining I suppose, is that it’s now out of the way and I can enjoy the rest of the holiday without worrying about when I’d be getting it.
I’ll be posting my shenanigans in the UK on my Instagram and Facebook ‘stories’ if you’re interested in following along 🙂
All right, now that you’re up to date with my Covid status, how have I been travelling in 2022? Am I any closer to achieving my goals?