In one week, I will be visiting my 12th country: Indonesia. More specifically, the province and island of Bali.
It's exciting and terrifying all at the same time. It has been 3 years since I have traveled to a developing nation and I'm sure there will be some culture shock. I honestly don't know much about the place. Some of my siblings traveled there many years ago and I remember they had a good time.
With the recent bombings (killing 2 Australians I believe) I am a bit hesitant but I know God is with me and will look out for me. It also helps that Barney is already there scouting things out and planning out our itinerary.
I was reminded today of how blessed I am that I have the opportunity to travel like I do. One of my friends here told me she has never been out of Australia. I'm sure she isn't the only one. I understand that some people don't have the desire to travel or the means to do so. I just hope that everyone who wants to will one day get the chance to step out of their own country and see a new part of the world. It's a big place and the diversity is unfathomable.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
A Long Ten Days...
This afternoon Barney headed down to Sydney to catch his flight to Bali. I had been dreading it for the last few days because I know I wouldn't see him for ten days. The longest we have been apart since we starting dating 4 months ago is 24 hours and even that was tough. It sounds silly I know.
I think if our situation was different things would be easier. Saying goodbye to him for ten days is just the beginning of what is to come next month when I say goodbye and head back to Canada. Whenever I think about saying our goodbyes at the airport, I get emotional. I don't want to leave him, but due to immigration, I have to.
I think the unknown makes it worse as well. I am going to try and get a second visa to return to Australia early next year. We are willing to have a long distance relationship as we wait to find out what our next steps are, but even then, we just don't know what is going to happen. Plain and simple, this situation sucks.
I think if our situation was different things would be easier. Saying goodbye to him for ten days is just the beginning of what is to come next month when I say goodbye and head back to Canada. Whenever I think about saying our goodbyes at the airport, I get emotional. I don't want to leave him, but due to immigration, I have to.
I think the unknown makes it worse as well. I am going to try and get a second visa to return to Australia early next year. We are willing to have a long distance relationship as we wait to find out what our next steps are, but even then, we just don't know what is going to happen. Plain and simple, this situation sucks.
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