Week 26: Vacation!!

Dear reader,

This year is a strange year. With countries still in lock down and in some countries the cases of corona patients is still growing. We have reached the beginning of the summer holiday and it is the time that most people look forward to. While in Europe you may travel with restrictions other countries are a no go and won't even let people in or out of the country.

This summer will be the strangest summer we have ever had. Whether you are going to travel or stay at home for your own safety and that of your family, everyone needs some time of. Things have been hectic, from working at home all day while teaching your kids to not being employed and waiting for the government to help you. It is time to recharge your battery and get your self going for the second half of the year to make the world a better place.

What's your plan?:

Maybe you had a vacation booked half way across the world or a bit further to home. It doesn't matter what plans you had at the beginning of the year. Now six months have past and the year has brought us a lot of changes. If you where planning to travel half way across the world chances are that it is not going to happen. Not only are governments not yet happy with the travels, maybe it is better for your own safety and those of your family to stay closer to home.

When you are used to spending the summer in the south of France or the Spanish beaches, chances are that you are going to think about it twice. With a lot of doubt whether things will be open and what pro-cations you have to make you might need to think about a summer closer to home. Of course you do not want to ruin the summer of your children and you where looking forward to a break as well.

New idea's:

The fact that you won't go on vacation is terrible. It brings a lot of disappointment and you have worked hard and long for the summer break. But you can use your creativity to work out new ideas and plan new trips and discover new things that you normally would miss. I can understand that a vacation in your own country is not what you where expecting. But even in your own country you can find hidden gems that you never knew existed.

There are endless amounts of lakes and canals you can visit by boat. There are plenty of campsites to visit and where you can spend the night. You can bike and hike until you had enough. The only thing you have to do is use your imagination and enjoy every moment that happens to you. You do got to get out of the house. You need to make sure that you charge your battery and also the ones of your family.

My vacation:

I would like to spend my summers working and take a larger break during the winter months. I don't really like the cold and on this way I can enjoy longer warmer temperatures every time. But even this year I am not so sure if I am able to take a trip at the end of the year. The summer has just started and the possibilities of another lock down or a second wave are around the corner. I will make my decision in September about my trip.

My battery was running low. I have been working hard and a lot during the last months. Not only at my job but I have been working hard on and for myself to. I needed a break. I wanted a break. Within my family we have a private island outside of Amsterdam. No running water, no electricity and the only way to get there is by boat. I spend a week doing nothing other then sleeping and reading. I took 7 books with me and finished 3. It is great to be there, you can enjoy the sounds of the nature and really get some deserved rest.

Whether you are going on a holiday or not you need to find some rest. You need to be able to charge you battery and get a way from it all. So even if it is just a few days and you will be sleeping most of them it doesn't matter. Your body says that it needed the rest.

Thank you for reading and see you next week!!

Franklin, Moments2Success