I am writing to you from my hotel room in Nadi, Fiji. I arrived in Nadi in the early morning hours of March 25, 2021 (after leaving LAX around midnight on March 23). The total flight time was a little less than 11 hours.
I thought, That’s so nice that they realize I’m moving here and this is my new home.
He nodded excitedly and said, “Welcome home!”
It was then that I realized “Welcome home” wasn’t a response to my new status in Fiji, but instead a cultural greeting that Fijians extend to all newcomers.
For the first six days, I am only allowed in the room or on the private balcony. After a Day 4 COVID test comes back negative, I will have one hour of supervised outdoor exercise available between 6:00-7:00 AM.