Last year I decided that I will miss Advent in Prague. and I'll go out into the heat. No frosts, no stress, just disappear for three whole weeks and not come back until Christmas Eve. I combined business with pleasure and set off for a language course in Barbados. How did I spend these three weeks?
From rum packaging to Christmas Prague
My last day in Barbados started like every day at six in the morning and I must admit that I didn't want to get out of bed at all. I got the last breakfast and then all that was left for me was packaging. That was a regular puzzle, because I'm taking home a lot more stuff than I originally brought here.
I had to be careful to wrap every bottle of rum and with a heavy heart to throw away a few small things that simply didn't fit in the suitcase anymore. Honestly, it was a fight for every square centimeter.
Last swim and trip to the airport
Besides packing, I also managed to go to the beach. I still had a few hours before departure, so I decided to last visit to the beach. Over the past three weeks, I've grown incredibly fond of this place and saying goodbye to the warm sand was really hard.
After a quick shower, Kaya loaded me into the car and took her to the airport. We talked the whole way and I really didn't want to go into the European winter because this vacation in paradise was absolutely flawless.
As soon as I got on the plane, there was a eight-hour flight to London. The journey was peaceful and in the morning I woke up in the British capital, where a completely different climate awaited me than in the Caribbean.
Short stop in London
I deliberately took the time to take a quick tour of the city to soak up some of the Christmas atmosphere. I wanted to see the Christmas tree and the monuments, but since it was early in the morning, the lights were unfortunately off.
On the other hand, I was so tired that I could have easily skipped this trip and booked an earlier flight. It was a good try, but after a night on the plane, my body was clearly saying it wanted to be home in bed.
Home at Last: A Summary of My Journey
When I got back to the airport, I went to the lounge for two coffees and a drink and watched the planes take off. The flight to Prague was just a quick one and that officially ended my December adventure.
I took a lot with me...
Improving English: Three weeks of intensive speaking had taken its toll.
Escape from stress: I completely skipped the Christmas rush and enjoyed the summer.
- Clear head: Nothing recharges your batteries like December in Barbados.
My Christmas trip around the island it came out on top. Everything I planned worked out, and now Christmas can begin peacefully at our house. Happy and cheerful!
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