melissatwa's Journal, 12 Aug 21

Oh Melissa this is so fab. Well earned. Inspiring, keeps my head focussed too. Thank you 💜 

Thank you Diablo and 🐻. I do feel better! 😁 Thank you, Nikina, of all people you know the uncertainty related to travel at this time. We are just hoping all goes well. Last bit hurdle seems to be the required covid tests... We are so nervous about getting the results in time based on when we are getting them done. Obviously, we are sure hoping for negative for many reasons. It will be a pretty chill trip with lots of sticking close to base, but there is still lots of nature to explore, friends to visit with, towns to wander through, Vinyards to sample, food to enjoy! 😁  

Thank you, br_e_co and pptreo! Focus is sure what I need to maintain these days! 😁  

Yes, Mellisa, I totally understand - those last minute tests will hopefully be the final and only stressful aspect of your trip though. The nature, food and wine will be amazing, I'm sure - and hopefully not too different from 'normal'.  

Thanks, Erquiaga! I sure wish we could make it to Spain as we hoped. We just can't see it working out. 😭 I guess it is still possible but unlikely. Another time! 😁 Maybe in a couple more years! I'm so eager to just be on the plane and know we are done with everything and on our way!