Recharging batteries in a land far away
posted on 9 January 2011 | posted in
Holiday and Travel
It took me six months getting ready for my first trip abroad. I love my job, but I feel the pressure at work slowly eroding my enthusiasm. I hope a month away from all these will recharge my batteries. I planned the trip carefully. I researched my destination's tourist and travel accommodations, local customs, and tried to learn a few phrases in their language. I regularly surfed the web for current events in that country. I got my travel documents ready. I have my passport, tourist visa, travel insurance and airline tickets. I had even engaged an expediter to renew my passports fast track, just so I could gather all my documents together as soon as possible for my peace of mind. I had all my travel shots on schedule. I had packed carefully, checking items off my list as I went: towels, pillowcases, clothes, footwear, bug cream, sunblock, sanitizer, essential toiletries, etc. I also packed a small first aid kit of plasters and disinfectant, and medicines for headache, nausea, and upset stomach. I have my cash, foreign currency, credit cards and traveller's checks. I am ready.
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