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Sailing through COVID-19
A Year of Reflection
Thirst for adventure
The cruising industry took a battering in 2020. And as we sail through 2021 although vessels remain afloat, companies may not.
Nearly a year since COVID-19 entered the realm of Western Australia with an outbreak onboard the ‘MS Artania,’ the government has decreed a ‘snap lockdown’ to quell the spread from a single infected security guard tasked with managing hotel quarantine guests. As businesses close and wearing masks is mandatory we continue to navigate this epic global voyage. ‘Welcome Aboard’ our altered journey of life. Time to reflect…
We meet in Malaysia
Harris decides to fly to Kuala Lumpur to visit his sick mother while I remain in Stuttgart to oversee staff and despatch final Christmas orders. My plan is to fly to England to stay with friends and catch up with extended family. We agree to meet in Malaysia, so forfeit the first leg of our journey from Kiel. It has been a productive yet stressful year, and we are both exhausted.
At last, Harris picks up his mobile and apologises for missing my calls. As agreed, I have arrived at Port Klang. It is one o’clock and I wait in the queue with my suitcase, perspiration oozing from my face and neck. Telling me to stay right where I am, Harris…
