Sinking into the reality...

The day turned out to be very different from what we had expected. The room we moved to was slightly isolated - as it should be - with a view of the hotel's garden from the balcony. It was not as luxurious as the previous stay, but that hardly mattered at that time. After having breakfast, which was sent to our room, we spent the morning trying to reach officials and figure out if there was any way to "escape" the situation - but there wasn't. We even contacted our travel insurance company for the financial support, but even they couldn't help since I wasn't hospitalized, and quarantine period extended beyond our travel days. We were stuck.

After lunch in the room, I inform my office about the situation. I also tried to cancel the return flight, but the window had already closed. With nothing much left to do, I went for a short nap, while my wife tried to organize things and think of the next steps. In the late afternoon, the manager called with yet another shock.

As per the norms, my wife was not allowed to stay with me and would have to move to a separate room for the entire quarantine period. That came as a complete shock, a nightmare. I could not imagine how we would manage staying alone in separate rooms for so many days, or how we would afford the cost of two rooms. The manager then suggested a possible solution - since my wife had tested negative, she could travel back to India with her report.

It was already close to 8 p.m. and the flight was at 11 p.m. We realized this was the most practical option. I asked the manager to arrange a cab for her airport transfer. Within five minutes, she was ready. She quickly picked up her hand bag and left for the airport just as she was.

🍽️ Breakfast (Day 4):
🍎 Fruits: Pineapple, Kiwi, Mango
🥞 Pancake: Thin Pancake with Chocolate Sauce
🍳 Eggs: Cheese Omelette
🍹 Juice: Mango Juice

🍽️ Lunch (Day 4):
🥗 Salad: Chicken Green Salad
🍗 Main: Grilled Chicken in Sauce with Fries
🍎 Fruits: Pineapple, Papaya, AppleRead more