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After 18 months, about 550 days, I was able to be back to see the world again.
I confess that leaving was once a mixture of anxiety, fear, and a lot of worries.
Arriving in Holland and seeing everyone walking freely without masks was very frightening.
Getting out of the Brazillian situation and getting straight into this post-pandemic world was difficult to lose fear.
Difficult but you can believe that there is a world after the pandemic.
In Netherlands and Germany, the measures were agreed upon and simply not heard of cases and deaths. But they continue with measures such as a mask on public transport, the obligation to show proof of vaccinations and require testing for international travel, and also to enter the interior of bars and restaurants.
In Greece, restrictions are for the use of masks also in stores, but with the peace of mind of being without masks outdoors..
After a few weeks there was talk and an increase in cases, but nothing like in Brazil.
I had to do 3 PCR tests to be able to circulate, I was calm and reassuring, as they all came back negative.
Long live science, vaccine and protective measures.
Another city to visit.Since 1300, Rotterdam has developed through trade with India and Europe.The city remains a hub of commerce, vibrant and futuristic architecture like the cubic buildings and the Euromast Tower, Rotterdam seawall etc but it also has a variety of museums, restaurants and activities to enjoy.As I wanted to see the waters of the North Sea, I went to Hoek van Holland which is a small coastal town just 20 km from Rotterdam.I took the metro line B in the center (Beur station) and went to Hoek van Holland.From the station, head towards the beach, passing by the pier (Noorderhoofd) it’s about 2 kilometers.
The waters of the North Sea are turbid and icy, but a beach is a beach, it just depends on where you are.
As it was sunny, although cold, it was very pleasant.