“Vasco! Why is your suitcase out? Where the hell do you think you are going now?” Vasco trudged into the bedroom. He should really have thought about speaking to Catarina first before he decided to go on another long exploration.
“Look, honey ….” he said. “Don’t you “honey” me!” shouted Catarina. “Off you go again leaving me alone for months. You never told me you would have to travel this often for business when you proposed to me.”
“Well darling, I have to earn a living you know” he sighed. He could not wait to get out of the house – 5 kids already and another on the way. The quiet of the ocean was undeniably attractive. Vasco stood and gazed out of the window thinking about the comforting movement of his ship and the sound of the wind in the sails. He was pulled out of his revery by the sound of his wife who continued to rant.
“I don’t know how you can consider going away right now in the middle of this pandemic!” she shouted. “What if you bring it back to me and the kids? What if you go out there and get stuck somewhere because you are sick?”
“Don’t worry, darling. I took out travel insurance and it specifically includes cover for The Black Death and The Plague. You know I am always careful about those things – especially when I am travelling on business.” Vasco carried on with his packing, determined to get out of the house as quickly as possible.
His wife peered over his shoulder to see what he was packing. He always managed to leave something behind. OMG she thought to herself. He always takes that hideous hat.
And he thinks he looks cool in it. I wish he would take a few tips from some of his fellow captains…….
Now THAT’s what I call a Captain.
Before she knew it she heard the front door slam, the suitcase was gone as was Vasco. Hmm, she thought. I bet he didn’t even check if he had his passport or his visa. Well it’s up to him now. But perhaps I should just send a carrier pigeon to his travel agent to check that they have his special requests on file
– no feather pillow in the Captain’s stateroom, he is allergic
– gluten free meals
– plenty of lemons to fight the scurvy
There – my job is done. If anything goes wrong now it will be her fault!
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Lesley, you are a great story teller! Both my husband & I enjoyed this one immensely!! A much needed chuckle of the day! Thank you & stay well! (:
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Glad you enjoyed it – laughter is the best medicine!
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Leslie, yesterday’s info. On the Covid test required to travel to Hawaii was very informative.
What you need to do is a follow-up in regards to all the necessary documents required through the SAFE TRAVELS HAWAII web site. These should be registered and filled out before one travels to ensure a quicker airport pass through once you land in Hawaii. And also the one Canadian form required when returning to Canada from out of Country.
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Hi Mel – thanks for that – yes there are so many requirements that there might be some confusion. I did post the links on my Global page on my website but it might also be useful to share that information via facebook too. I will go ahead and do that. thank you for reading my blog.
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