The Croatian girl and her boyfriend have unforgettable memories when stuck in Vietnam at the right time of the outbreak of Covid-19. broadcast.
In her article, the 24-year-old Croatian girl shared her honest feelings about traveling to Vietnam but was stuck when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out.
That is the story of Arijana. She said, after finishing college, she and her boyfriend traveled around Southeast Asia for 7 months. The couple started off in January this year. At that time, the corona virus appeared, but no one thought it could become a global threat, so Arijanna was happy to continue the trip.
The Croatian girl had unforgettable experiences in Vietnam at the time of the epidemic.
They first stopped in Bali (Indonesia) and stayed for about 1 month. After that, the two came to Vietnam and planned to stay for about 3 months. But things were not as planned.
Arijanna said that for the first two weeks of the trip, everything was still perfect. At that time, Vietnam had no cases of Covid-19. The couple traveled around Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the Mekong Delta and then Mui Ne. It is time for the changes.
She had her body temperature measured before going on a sightseeing trip
On March 10, the first case of Covid-19 occurred in Phan Thiet. This vibrant city suddenly sparsely touristes. Restaurants and hotels stop welcoming guests.
However, when they realized that the disease situation in Vietnam was not too serious, they continued to Da Lat. Problems appear when they are denied service at a restaurant because they are foreigners. On the way, many people wear masks when the couple passes by. Because many cases in Vietnam have come from foreigners, Arijanna understands this action.
Instead of returning home, she and her boyfriend decided to stay in Vietnam.
And then, did they have to make a choice, stay or go home?
It was a time when there was not much left. Countries' borders began to close. The situation in Europe became more serious, the flights were sparse. After sharing with relatives and friends, both decided to stay.
“When we decided to stay, we knew we had to act quickly. If Vietnam is also blockade, it is necessary to choose a place to be stuck. And that is Da Nang - where there is everything for a normal life, ”Arijanna shared.
The two took a car, sat for 6 hours from Dalat to Nha Trang, then took the train for another 10 hours to reach Da Nang. Arijanna said a man was afraid to see the couple sitting in the same cabin. Therefore, they showed respect by wearing masks for 10 hours while sitting on the train.
The two wore masks for 10 hours while riding the train to Da Nang.
When they arrived at Da Nang station, the first impression shocked them both. Police stand at the entrance. A person holding an English signboard, instructions for procedures because they are the only international guest on board. At first, the Croatian girl was bewildered because she did not know what would happen. The first question that popped into Arijanna's mind was "What will they do to me?" But in the end, nothing happened.
Arijanna added that Vietnamese people are very kind and sympathetic. She and her boyfriend had their body temperature measured and instructed to disinfect their hands twice. Because they are foreign visitors, both have to fill in basic information, download the medical declaration app ...
Every day, this app asks for health, is there any symptoms? According to Arijanna, this is how Vietnamese health agencies can monitor people's health and react faster than other countries.
Luckily for Arijanna and her boyfriend when they arrived in Da Nang at the last minute. The next day, the city began to close public places. Even at home, both still feel lucky. They are still waiting to update the surrounding situation.
The apartment where Arijanna rents has a kitchen area. Therefore, both still cook every day. They go to the grocery store once a week and have no trouble buying food.
