So, here’s the deal: I had this awesome plan to visit Thailand and The Philippines, all set and ready to go. And just when I thought everything was sorted, my friend hit me up with a last-minute invitation to join him on a trip to Peru. Talk about unexpected turns, right? But hey, who am I to turn down an adventure?
So, I did some quick rearranging and decided to kick off my travels with a week in Peru, followed by a week each in Thailand and The Philippines. Seemed like a solid plan at the time. But here’s where it gets a bit tricky – both Thailand and The Philippines have this strict rule about needing a yellow fever vaccination if you’ve been to a yellow fever-infected country like Peru within the past two weeks.
As I sit here on this plane headed to Singapore for my layover before Thailand, the realization hits me – I might have a bit of a problem on my hands. With three weeks already blocked off from work, canceling is not an option. So, I’m left with a few choices.
Option one: I could roll the dice and try my luck entering one of the countries anyway (maybe I’ll switch things up and head to The Philippines first). Risky, but it’s a possibility. Option two: I could scrap the original plan altogether and look into visiting a different country that doesn’t have the whole yellow fever vaccination requirement. Not a bad idea, right?
Then there’s option three, which involves getting the yellow fever vaccination in Singapore before continuing on my travels. Sure, it might throw a bit of a curveball into my itinerary, but hey, adaptability is key when you’re on the road, right?
So, here I am, cruising at 30,000 feet, pondering my next move. If any of you out there have some nuggets of wisdom or advice to share, I’m all ears. Traveling can be full of surprises, and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. Who knows, maybe this whole situation will make for a great story to tell once I’m back home. Until then, wish me luck as I navigate this little bump in the road. Cheers to the adventures that lie ahead!