Travel Bits: May 2022
First overseas trip in 29 months......
Yesterday, I returned home from my first overseas trip in 29 months. My last trip was in January 2019 before international border closures and restrictions commenced due to the COVID pandemic. Truth be told, the pandemic is still with us. Unlike the SARS-outbreak of 2003, there are still thousands of infections recorded worldwide every day; probably even tens of thousands. But a combination of vaccinations and previous infections coupled with the relatively milder current dominant Omicron strain of the virus meant that national authorities have been carefully peeling back on travel restrictions and re-opening their borders.
While this most recent trip of mine was certainly no bucket listed travel item, it was still an overseas trip. I left for a weeklong trip to Malaysia, driving up north to Ipoh to meet with relatives and friends before driving a little further north to Cameron Highlands. I had previously visited both places numerous times. But the feeling of an overseas holiday and meeting up and re-connecting with relatives and friends was exhilarating.
Travel is not about the places but the people! 😁
Next Wednesday, I will take my first flight in 30 months when I travel to Siem Reap, known as the gateway to the Angkor archeological sites. My most recent flight before this trip was in November 2019 when I travelled to Seattle in the United States for work. I am certainly looking forward to my upcoming trip!
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