From Uncertainty to Adventure: A Trip to Australia
Two months ago, on a chilly evening of February 18th, I invited my partner Adam to join my colleagues at Rathaus. After a warm introduction. We settled down for a cup of tea, Adam looked a bit preoccupied.
After some small talk, I finally asked him if anything was bothering him. He then revealed to me that he had to go on a business trip to Australia for two weeks. I was taken aback by this news, as I couldn’t imagine being separated from him for such a long time. Adam must have sensed my disappointment, as he quickly added that I could come with him, too.
I was elated by the idea of going to Australia with Adam, but the practicalities of obtaining a visa hit me like a ton of bricks. I knew it would be a complicated process, but I was determined to make it happen. The very next day, I started working on my visa application and began gathering all the necessary documents. I spent hours filling out forms, collecting bank statements, and so on.
Despite my efforts, the visa processing time was estimated to be around 35 days. This meant that I had only 30 days until Adam’s departure on March 21st. As the days ticked by, we anxiously waited for any updates from the Australian authorities. I constantly checked my email, hoping for a positive response.
As the days turned into weeks, we started to lose hope.
Finally, on the morning of March 21st, the day of Adam’s departure, we still hadn’t heard back from the authorities. Adam started packing his bags, and I helped him while constantly refreshing my mailbox. It was 11:19 when I stumbled upon an email with an attached file that contained a granted visa!
I was over the moon with excitement, and Adam was equally thrilled. We quickly booked my flight tickets and I rushed to get ready. I packed my things in just 45 minutes, took a quick shower, and hailed an Uber to the airport. As we boarded the plane, we couldn’t believe our luck. We were on our way to Australia!
The next two weeks were a whirlwind of adventure, excitement, and new experiences. We explored the beautiful beaches and met some amazing people. We also visited some incredible places such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, and Kangaroo Island.
Looking back, I realized that sometimes the best things in life come after a lot of uncertainty. We had created memories that would last a lifetime, and it all started with a cup of tea at Rathaus.
