Yes, we touched down! Over a day later Honolulu said hello to me. I was tired, still feeling a little out of place, thinking of my loves left behind. The beggining of this whole story was here. When my AA Airbus 321 landed it was almost 8 PM in Oahu, 3 AM in Salvador and in Palmas. I imagined my family sleeping. Gabriel in Palmas, on his own, Pedro and my beloved Simone in Salvador. And the father, this guy here, flying to almost the other side of the world. It was at the exact moment that I sort of had this reality shock: I was coming to be here on my own for over 4 months while my family remained in Brazil. I had to put my head together and move on. My friend Rachel was expecting me at the lobby. As soon as I went down to claim my luggage (yes, my suitcases got here safe and sound) she appeared and said hello granting me with one of the most beautiful things Hawai'i has to offer its visitors, an orchid collar. I felt welcomed and my anxiety lowered down. Very kindly she took me to my new home for the next months. It was a short ride, and there I was welcomed by Joseph, my colleague Marta's husband. He was very kind, showed me around, and over tired at that point, I just needed to relax and wait for a new day to come. I sat down, looked at my luggage, my phone, my hands. From where should I start? I prayed and thanked God for being in Honolulu, taking advantage of that unique opportunity. I also took a few minutes to cry and think of my family. Wiping each of my happy tears, I began to let the saudades linger because very soon they would help live in Honolulu and in Salvador at the same time. Part of the game for those who travel but do not leave...
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