Never had I ever thought I would actually be travelling when the COVID-19 situation is still going on. Especially they're still in the actual lockdown in Chile where I had been living for 5 months + but hello there, I just did! I left Chile after being stuck there for...EVER.
I honestly didn't have any inspiration or stories to tell when I was there.. Almost felt depressed somewhat being in the same place doing the same things over and over. Almost thought I didn't enjoy creating content any more till I finally on the move again. I wanna share every move, every step, and everything I have come across...
This street from a different angle
I always walked down this street these past months shopping for some fruits and veggies. Always stopped at that traffic light to walk across the road. Now, isn't it weird sitting in the front seat of a car looking at all the shop I used to shop and never know when I will be back and shop here again... sadly and gladly. Till next time Ecuador Street :)
A Ghost Airport
Literally, like a ghost airport when I got to SCL airport. No car, no people... or I was there way too early because I was too excited to leave #lol 5 hours before the flight hehehe. Also, not that many flights are operated either.
All the shops are closed, like, literally. Maybe one shop owned by the airport itself I guess that still's open for selling some souvenirs and all, one or two food shop at the gates. Other than that, none... It's like a ghost town!
Poke bowl
Luckily, I brought my own Poke bowl!! Not many choices at the airport so ordering a poke bowl delivery was almost the best decision of the day if it's not too bad of a taste. Anyways, you can still see other gates were closed in the background... It's crazy to see an airport so empty... and it's crazy poke bowl tastes like this and still got 4.8 stars on the delivery app. I can't stand the fact -0-
Extreme COVID-19 protection
The facial covering is mandatory even though those two kids were a bit stubborn (which is understandable.. I do that sometimes as it's so hard to breathe through a facial mask), the grandma far back there went beyond imagination with the protection. I was stunned for a sec but I would do the same with my grandma if she would actually like to travel in this situation at all. We can't risk the lives of the ones we love :)
Shortly, I love Latam airlines :)
They're one of a few airlines flying directly from South American countries to MIA with affordable ticket prices and all of them are flexible tickets due to COVID-19 situation. 1 real meal and 1 refreshing snack before landing. (maybe that's the reason? #lol) *** I love them!
MIA Airport
I'm right now writing up this post in the MIA airport happily waiting for the flight to SFO. Still a few hours to kill. I really had a doubt if I could actually get into the country due to the virus but turned out, if you're not traveling from these countries:
China, European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City), United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
The Republic of Ireland, and Brazil...
YOU'RE IN! Not even a form needed to be filled or body temperature needed to be checked. That concerns me a bit, like, seriously? Oh well, at least I'm in!
Another ghost airport
Just like SCL Airport, Santiago, Chile - MIA Airport, Miami, USA is also as ghosty as it could be. Everything is closed. Just Dunkin Donut and Subway Sandwich are open for takeout. Other than that, just bathrooms are open #lol
so here we go, my first proper/actual coffee after 5 months or something.. By the way, I ordered iced-coffee! (eyes rolled -0-)
I'm back into the mood of sharing excitey journey!
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Hey Sis, i feel really, really bad. (sorry about this long reply "blog-post", but i need your help right now...
Since i almost died 6 months ago in a bad accident, life has been different. Our (mutual friend.. you know who), her vlogging & regular posting (like you do too), so inspired me. She doesn't know that in Bangkok, i came "this close" to jumping off the 23rd floor. Being a Pastor who was excommunicated for drinking wine & using medicinal cannabis, had my (x) wife divorce me... it was enough to drive me into massive depression.
I have known you & her for 7 years (really). I remember the first video of you two together.
So, after all that (as i was doing exercise on my mountain bike, i was attacked by 2 hawaiian pitbull hunting dogs, and i did see death. But at the last moment, a very real Angel came to my rescue & backhanded those 2 dogs. (not a single tool penetrated this handsome white body) π π But it's true. I have blogged on it here on hive. (i don't know how to make a link not so obvious, so i won't add it here).
I have some metal in my right arm, but I'm alive. Then, maybe by accident a video of your friend came on my Youtube feed. I wasn't at all thinking of a "girlfriend" i promise. The voice inside me was challenging me to get back on YouTube.
Every video i watched i got charged up. So, i bit the bullet & ordered a new Canon G7X mark ii, the tallest Manfrotto tripod, LED lights, backdrop material, etc. I was SO excited (i still am).
I began to tweet & hive a bit with her, and we'd joke around (like we do, you know). And with Covid & with almost dying, and your friend inspiring me... I wrote a song about her, and asked if it would be ok to post as maybe my 1st Hive post (coming over from Steemit). She said, "sure". I ever showed her the graphic i created with her picture, and it would be (not just a "song") but a Motivational Exercise** as a PDF download saying: "If you had one last wish, and you knew you were gonna die... dot dot dot"
But... π€§ π ... in the 4th month process of working on the song every single day, and the pain in my arm, and the hope that she gave me... I uh... ("oh crap, i don't know how to say this...") i... ok, ok. I fell in love with her.
( i know it's so crazy). I live in Hawaii. I don't date, or go out, and have been single for 3-5 years. But i think i embarrassed her, and (in my own stupid, over-eager self).. i accidently chased her away. I don't know how she feels, and i have appoligized, but i still don't know what happened.
I even intentionally made a post today called: Robb's Failure Dork Relationship Advice Series [1- 4 Fails to Be Over-Eager and Weird] :: https://hive.blog/funny/@transformed/robb-s-failure-dork-relationship-advice-series-1-4-fails-to-be-over-eager-and-weird
Can you help me, Sis... please ?
I just cannot, cannot know in my heart that i embarrassed here by my song.
I have read this 2 times.. and I'm wondering..How exactly can I help? :D sorry, it may seems like I speak english alright but seriously, my english sucks lol
It's ok. My heart is bigger than my head. Thank you for being a friend here on Hive. ππ½
Nice!
comment what you say in twitter dm lol
LOL!!!! Nope. :)
Yay! Yay! I am glad you made it back!!π€©π€
Thanks!!! :D
Hey Mo! That is quite a story! Man, you should come back to Thailand. After all you are one of the few people on the planet that actually can come back to Thailand. Last month I had the airport experience too and it's creepy. Ghost Airports. We flew from Krabi to Bangkok. After some time in the big city, we are now very comfortable in a luxury condo for 300 bucks a month in Hua Hin. The first moments in Hua Hin after Bangkok, was like "Fresh Air!!!!" Really enjoying this place.
I was in Chili a couple years ago, I know what you mean. I'd be depressed there too after awhile. I hope my country of USA treats you well. From all I see in the news things have gotten pretty crazy.
Stay safe and hope you are well.
Gosh it looks like a freaking war zone and the last people are trying to escape but hey there's still dunkin
hahaha lol yeah, they made my order wrong too. shame lol
LOL I read they got your Order Wong does that make me racist? I think everyone is so spaced out at the moment we canβt expect much from anyone
Come visit Oklahoma!
wow, so far haha and it's in the middle of the country. What's good there?? :D (seriously asking)
Well we have lots of Native American Museums and Culture. We have "the center of the Universe" here in Tulsa, that is where you stand inside this circle and talk, no one can hear you except yourself ( the circle is outside in the public). Lots of museums (Pioneer woman museum), a Blue whale π³ on a pond. ( Kind of hard to describe) you can find it online though. The Tulsa underground tunnels you can take a tour of.
Woolarock museum. In Oklahoma City they have the Baseball museum, the firefighters museum, the Cowboy museum/ hall of fame, the toy museum, we also have the Gloss Mountains, so much more but that is some of it. I'll post a link in another thread for things to do here.
Wow, that's a lot of interesting stuff I have never heard of. Thanks for the info!!!!
You are welcome!
Here is the link for you.
https://www.travelok.com
I really like the graffiti art on that wall. "Hello, new profile pic"
Last one? It's the airport.. not wall :D
i laughed when i read your comment. π
Actually it was this one. below ‡οΈ
And Sis.. i'm gonna do one more comment on this post. Something very important too. ππ½