Back from Vacation

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Yes, my husband and I ventured out into the world and took a week long vacation in Cayo Coco, Cuba. Though it was quite windy, it was nice in a way that we couldn't feel the heat as much. And I didn't feel any of my fibromyalgia or athritis pain while away. It was like I was a different person. Only thing is I missed my weighted blanket. I didn't sleep too well. I had major pre-travel anxiety both going and returning. So very little sleep during those time periods. Meaning I slept well the first couple of nights and since I have returned home. We returned Sunday and I woke up yesterday with shoulder pain and today pain all over. We went to this new location because Santa Maria is a 2 hour bus ride from the airport. The resort, though, was the same chain we stayed at in S.M. The staff are so friendly and awesome. But Cuba doesn't get a whole lot of spices and stuff. Couldn't even get butter for the first few days until they got a delivery of ice, tea, butter, etc. I was struggling without my morning cup of tea so our regular server ended out bringing me some tea bags from home. I also found an old one in the bottom of my travel purse. The prices of these cheap travel all-inclusive vacations have risen a bit due to their losses during covid. We decided not to do any excursions and just relax. We did spend a few dollars on an hour long horse ride on the beach which was awesome. I love it when they let us make the horses run. We went for long walks on the beach. One day I set my Apple watch for the walk and there and back was 4.35kms. Part of it was wading through water because of lack of beach at some spots. This did cause some pain in my knee and hip but it disappeared as soon as I got off my feet. Covid protocols included showing proof of vaccine before leaving Canada. Wearing a mask at all times in the airports, on any transport vehicles and in any indoor places like the restaurants and the covid testing line. We had to have a PCR test before leaving to return home. So much paper work including the health questionnaires. As of today we no longer need to take the PCR test before returning to Canada. If they lift mask restrictions, which I understand they are, I will continue to wear a mask. Anyway, it was wonderful to leave the day after a big snowstorm, but not wonderful to return to one. I wish I could live in a tropical location permanently.