Hooray!!!

@thelme55 (76484)
Germany
July 28, 2023 5:00pm CST
I am going home again after 4 years of being away from my home country Philippines because of the pandemic. My hubby booked the flights of course with return flights. My head is so full. I have a lot of things to do and to prepare. We still have to book the hotel for an overnight stay before flying to my home in the south. I am so excited and I am looking forward to see my siblings and their families, our house and our garden. Of course, I am looking forward to my friends who kept on asking when I could come again. I kept on saying, as soon as possible. I will be seeing that sunset again in the photo above. Well, that’s my good news. What about you? Do you have good news to share with me? I hope though that you are all in good health. Thank you for reading. Have a nice weekend.
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@kobesbuddy (74640)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul
This is wonderful news! How long will you and your husband be able to visit? Your family and friends will be to happy to see you!
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@kobesbuddy (74640)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Jul
@thelme55 That will be a nice, long visit! And well worth the price, of those two airline tickets:)
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
For 3 months if everything is okay. Yes, they will be happy. Thank you @kobesbuddy.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
@kobesbuddy That’s right. I agree with you,
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• Peoria, Arizona
28 Jul
That is absolutely so wonderful!!! So happy for you!
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• Peoria, Arizona
29 Jul
@thelme55 Thank you! You too!
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
@DesirousDreamer You’re welcome. I had a nice weekend.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
Thank you @DesirousDreamer. Happy weekend.
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@snowy22315 (170185)
• United States
28 Jul
That is wonderful! I am sure you will love it
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
It is @snowy22315. Yes, I am sure of that. Thank you. Have a nice weekend.
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@snowy22315 (170185)
• United States
28 Jul
@thelme55 You too
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
@snowy22315 Thank you.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 Jul
I am so happy for you. 4 years is quite long and I can imagine how much you miss your home country and your family here.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
Yes, it is a long time. Without the pandemic, we would have been every year in the Philippines. Thank you @toniganzon.
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@Juliaacv (48425)
• Canada
28 Jul
I am so happy for you. You will have so much to look forward to, and so many stories to tell us afterwards. Beautiful sunset.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
Thank you @Juliaacv. Yes, that’s right. Yes, it’s beautiful and I am looking forward to see it again.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49056)
• United States
28 Jul
I’m happy for you.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
Thank you @Tampa_girl7.
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@AmbiePam (85627)
• United States
28 Jul
That’s terrific! I can’t imagine how excited you must be. How excited was your family when you told them? I can’t fathom being gone from home that long; you were strong to handle it so well. I look forward to hearing more when you finally arrive back in the Philippines.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
Thank you @AmbiePam. They are excited although they didn’t know the exact date yet. I will tell more when I will be there. Have a nice weekend.
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@ptrikha_2 (45532)
• India
29 Jul
This is a great news! Covid 19 did impact the travel plans of many. I hope that you would enjoy the break and a good time at your native place.
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@ptrikha_2 (45532)
• India
31 Jul
@thelme55 Best of wishes to you too !
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@rebelann (111222)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Sep
That sunset is stunning. I hope you had a wonderful time with your family and friends
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@rebelann (111222)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Sep
That is wonderful.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
20 Sep
Yes, it is @rebelann. I am enjoying my vacation with family and friends here in the Philippines. Thank you.
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@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
29 Jul
I am so glad you can go back to your home country Thelma. Go there until you both can travel, it's hard when you cannot travel anymore.
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@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
30 Jul
@thelme55 Enjoy your weekend Thelma.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
I am glad about it too @LadyDuck. Yes, it is I deed hard when we can’t travel anymore. Thank you Anna. Have a nice weekend.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
@LadyDuck Thank you. I enjoyed it at home. It was raining cats and dogs yesterday here. I think summer is over.
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@Fleura (29151)
• United Kingdom
28 Jul
Wow, what a treat! I hope you have a wonderful time! Four years is a long time to be away, I think you might find things have changed a bit since you left. Tell us all about it!
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
28 Jul
Thank you @Fleura. Yes, there are many changes since I left. I think I have to renovate our bedroom there. Yes, I will post about it. Have a nice weekend.
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@just4him (306689)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jul
I'm so happy for you. You will have a wonderful time with your family. My good news is that we are starting to get rain.
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@just4him (306689)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jul
@thelme55 Enjoy the rain.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
@just4him I will.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
Thank you @just4him. I will be. That is good you will have rain. We have a lot of rain this week. It seems that summer is almost gone.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
29 Jul
I'm so happy for you that you will be able to stay for 3 months. That's wonderful. Keep us posted and post some pictures for us! The picture you have posted is lovely. Enjoy your day.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
Thank you @LindaOHio. Of course I will post about it. Enjoy your day, too.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
30 Jul
@thelme55 Thank you very much.
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@Gilljane (2905)
• Sutton, England
20 Sep
Lovely pic. I and Gilljane now. I used to be gillygirl but I lost my passwrds
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
20 Sep
Yes, I noticed your new name. I still recognised you Thank you. I hope you are doing fine.
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@Gilljane (2905)
• Sutton, England
20 Sep
@thelme55 I'm better today thanks
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@GardenGerty (157622)
• United States
29 Jul
I am in good shape, and so is hubby. I can imagine how much you are looking forward to this long awaited visit.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
That’s great @GardenGerty. Thank you. I am really looking forward to my vacation.
@vandana7 (98873)
• India
29 Jul
This post reminded me of our holidays in school, and we going home from hostel. LOL. I heard Philippines is a very beautiful country. My good news is, I am going to Shirdi (pilgrimage) on Monday and will be back on Thursday. :) Been wanting to do this for more than 4 years. So yeah, I am excited too.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
It sounds that you had a wonderful school holidays @vandana7 Yes, it is indeed and I still have to explore some of the more than 7 thousands islands. Enjoy your pilgrimage. I am sure it is an exciting thing to do. Thank you.
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Jul
Oh I'm so excited for you! It has been a long time and you have much to look forward to. When will you be going? I wish you happy and safe travels !
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Aug
@thelme55 There is a lot of planning to do for a trip these days . . . I hope you can get it all done soon! How long will be out there?
@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
Thank you @much2say. Yes, it’s been a long time. In a few weeks time. We are still looking online for an overnight stay in an island before our final flight to our home.
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• United States
30 Jul
That is exciting and wonderful news. I'm sure you'll have a great time
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
31 Jul
Thank you @Marilynda. Have a nice month of August.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Jul
That is good news. I’m so happy for you. May you travel safely and enjoy your home coming.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Jul
@thelme55 You’re very welcome. Have a wonderful trip.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
Thank you very much @RubyHawk.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
29 Jul
Oh wow. Welcome back!
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
29 Jul
Thank you @yoalldudes. Have a nice weekend.