Memorable trip

Just ended a trip to Iceland. It was planned more than half a year ahead but we were sceptical about it happening at all. Until it happened. And the real details were only sorted out like a couple of weeks before the trip! That adrenaline rush to do last minute was... real.

Haven’t had the opportunity to travel by myself with a bunch of girls without the kids or husband since I got married. First time doing it and it felt like I had time to do reflection again since I didn’t need to worry about someone crying or changing diapers or making milk.

Everyone played a key role in making it fun. EO, my official backup driver, was slightly crippled at the start and walked everywhere with a walking stick. Constantly the butt of LT jokes, it was good fun having her around with her food bag. Also the one responsible for getting hotel rooms for all every night. BL, EO’s sister, also contributed by sharing EO’s permed hair that got everyone (especially me) so curious how she actually looked in her 20s. WG, my unofficial backup driver and our pilates coach, was my roommate and someone who understood most of what I was saying. Same generation probably.. LOL. LT was the official DJ for the trip with her list of classics and Jacky Cheung’s songs! Of cos, she also was the funniest with all the EO jokes. JC was always watching out for everyone else and taking photos for everyone too. And there’s me! The official driver plus person fixing last minute itinerary and restaurants (except for first night and chef’s table by LT). Did a little DJ job at the end part of the trip and also injected wisdom of my generation (e.g. definition of emo).

I think the group mix was very good and everyone was quite easy-going. No one really fussed over the rooms, food, places etc. Just played by the ear most of the time. Though there was a slightly rough time when EO got a little sensitive with LT’s remarks at Moss, I was glad all turned out well subsequently.

After all the food and fun in the trip, it feels like I need to start planning something similar every other year or so to keep my sanity. It is a refreshing break from my everyday family time and creates precious memories that will keep me going for a good number of years. Also, it was quite an eye-opener into several characteristics I didn’t know before about my colleagues (soon to be ex-colleagues). Holiday seemed too short but then again if it dragged on another few more days, who knows, we may start pulling each other’s hair!