Day 22 January 22, 2025

Another sleepless night for Marc

Marc spent nearly the entire night awake again. Around 8 am, we had breakfast, then took a walk to the international airport departure area to familiarise ourselves with where we would need to go tomorrow. As I’m also starting to feel unwell, we wanted to get the lay of the land while we still had the energy.

With Santiago about an hour away and both of us feeling the effects of the flu, we decided to pick up a few gifts for our loved ones while at the airport. Once back at the hotel, we made sure to pack everything that wasn’t absolutely essential. Thankfully, our bags were still underweight, which was a nice surprise.

The day was a struggle for both of us. I napped for a few hours while Marc watched a movie. Around 4 pm, we headed to the bar for some share plates and a couple of strong drinks—Jack Daniel’s and honey and Jim Beam and honey—both of which were surprisingly good and definitely worth trying if you haven’t already.

By about 6 pm, Marc, who isn’t adjusting to the time difference, came to life, and the fatigue seemed to lift. For him, it feels more like 7 a,m the same time as back home. He’s had a tough time with the time zone shift, while I seem to have no problem sleeping anywhere, at any time.

Now, back in the hotel room, we’re getting ready to wind down with a movie before trying to get some sleep. Tomorrow, we’ll be off to Sydney, where we’ll be on the lookout for a chemist to help with our flu symptoms.