I would love to tell you that we are all settled in Kenya, beginning our quarantine, and exploring our house… but I can’t. August 24th we were supposed to be there but as I said before, this process has been complicated to say the least. I know I sound like I am exaggerating but anyone around us knows that I’m not. Our day begins by opening our eyes and my husband automatically checks his emails. Some days he sends over 20 emails back and forth other issues, updates, and unknowns. Because of this, 35 days and counting, we have had no times for “us”.

So…… we decided to take a couple days on our way to Montreal to stop in Quebec City, and let me tell you, IT WAS NEEDED!! We had some good food, drank some good drinks, walked hand in hand down the street, and talked about life. He made fun of my for spilling things on my dress and I laughed at him for pacing around to hit 10 000 steps. Typical. A good couple of nights, light and easy, before we woke up to our worst morning yet…

On Friday morning, 0752, we woke up to three obstacles that could have derailed us for months. One of these things was that our passports were lost in the mail. I cannot even begin to describe the panic in both of us. You have to remember.. we currently have no house and sold everything living from a suitcase. Through MANY phone calls, emails, determination and a LOT of luck, we were able to put everything back on track, well best that we could anyway.

Back on track also means having a COVID swab shoved up your nose, LOL. That was a fun one, NOT! I can confirm that it feels like snorting salt water. However, as much as this sucked, this also means that we are flying out soon as it must be within 96 hours of your first flight. I am almost scared to say it, because with our luck something will still find a way to go wrong, but we have confirmed flights!!!! VOILA!!!

Okay so now we need everyone’s good vibes sent our way because this chick cannot handle another setback. Sunday August 30, we SHOULD be leaving at 2115!! YAHOOOOOO!!! This confirmation ticket came with giddiness and apprehension all bundled into one.

Until next time,

Tracey

EDIT: Things got a little hectic with some last minute things to get done so I wasn’t able to post this on time for Saturday. But after everything, I am currently writing this on the plane as we are making our way to Nairobi. WE DID IT!