We are Vaxxed! What could possibly go wrong?

I was going to begin by discussing the past two years, but let’s just cut to the chase!

As soon as the Australian Government lifted border restrictions, we booked two weeks in Phuket because Covid had screwed with us and our lives long enough…. Or so we thought 

So here we were, living it large. As participants in the Phuket Sandbox’ scheme, we filled out all paperwork, we’re fully vaxxed and dutifully followed all the Thai government’s procedures. 

No cases on the island, we were safe as houses! 

What could go wrong? 

I think we were about 8 days into our two weeks when the husband announced that sleeping under the aircon had given him a cold…. 

Uh huh 🤔 

He also mentioned that the little Thai girl was a bit fierce with his previous massage as his neck and shoulders ached….

Uh huh 🤔 

I suggested Covid perhaps?? 

Nope, it’s fine……

So fast forward to the day BEFORE we fly home. We head to the tourist clinic, pay our 6000 baht for the compulsory PCR tests and joked about the possibility of being positive 😳😳🙄

I was awoken at about 7am by the husband shouting IM FREAKING POSITIVE!!! (I have altered the wording for censorship purposes) 

And that’s when the trouble started……

It’s not easy in another country to sort out issues when English isn’t the first language. So we got in touch with our intrepid travel agent, Bart who sorted out cancelling our flights home and was a lifeline home when we couldn’t get hold of anyone else. We finally got through to our insurance, Covermore who were brilliant and immediately gave assistance and opened up a case for us. 

Then I called upon my lovely neighbour to cancel a few appointments back home - which clearly I couldn’t keep. She also called Melbourne Airport Parking to ensure my car wouldn’t get towed away…..

So much to think of and just when we thought we had everything sorted, I tested positive and so our 10 days isolation has begun again! 

In all honesty, the hotel has been amazing and is taking such good care of us, even sending someone over to Phuket hospital to pick up prescription meds for us! Over and above! 

Food is sent to our room, along with any other needs as required so really, we are safe and being cared for. The husband is fine now, me not so much but as I ramble on, I can tell my body is putting up a good fight and to be honest, it just feels like a bad cold now. 

We even have a nurse come to the door to take a swab 

So here we are in paradise, doing our time! 

As always, please consider my virtual arms around you all