À la Quarantine

Today is the day we finally finish our two week quarantine.

While we are stoked to leave this hotel, it does come with some mixed emotions I did not anticipate. We have technically been in Thailand for just over two weeks now but since we have been stuck in one spot and made to see the same view (not complaining about our amazing view) each day, I am quite nervous. We had food prepared for us all this time with people ready to attend to our every need. That stops today and we are on our own. It is exhilarating to think about because now all the mistakes and new adventures begin. It is the stress of it all, I believe, that is finally sinking in. No car, a few Thai phrases, and hopes of gracious locals. Emily will be at school working and I will be slowly mapping out our neighborhood and figuring out what it has to offer.

I have had various nightmares the past few nights where mistakes really go bad for us or idealized happenings turn offensive. I can't predict the future but I hope I don't experience any déjà vu in the next few weeks!

We have waited weeks in Seattle, too many weeks in Goshen, and now two more weeks in Bangkok and our patience for the finale of this limbo arrives in a matter of hours. Regardless of how my subconscious is taking this, we are still so thankful for this opportunity and we hope to make the most of it. Here goes nothing.

Please enjoy À la Quarantine.