Thursday 19-03

Today is almost over and I’m still in Guadalajara. I explained that I booked a flight ticket yesterday to fly out today to Amsterdam. The ticket was paid and everything, however, we never received a confirmation email. Just before I went to bed, I finally received an email saying that the booking company had made a mistake and had let me pay for the ticket without there actually being any free spaces available on the flight.

I did not know what to do and thought I would be stuck here forever. My mum said she would figure something out so I still set my alarm at 5am in case I needed to catch my flight to Mexico City.

When I woke up this morning, I got the news that my friend Semira was actually so worried about me that she discussed things with my mum and together they had booked a new flight for me this Sunday. That is the earliest possibility. Although this flight is really expensive, I am glad and grateful that everything is now arranged and that I will (hopefully) be home by Monday.

My roommates told me ‘home is where you make it’, and I agree with this. However, in such times of chaos and uncertainty, I also believe that home is where my family is.

Today I also arranged a Skype meeting with my internship supervisor and the International supervisor of ZF. I told them about my situation and that the embassy is demanding people to get home as soon as they are able to. I was nervous to bring them this unfortunate news, since they were counting on me and I was also really excited to start. Luckily, they were really understanding and kind about the situation. They also agreed with me that this is the best solution right now.

The international supervisor from ZF has even arranged a taxi to come pick me up and bring me to the airport this Sunday, and I met with her this afternoon at the bank to obtain this month’s salary and my housing reimbursement.

I feel much more relieved now that everything is been taken care of and I am happy that I can go back home.

Speak to you tomorrow.

Amanda