I did quickly read through the most recent posts here. Thinking about everyone and hoping things go better, if they need to.

My husband and I arrived in Czech Republic yesterday. Unlike France and Spain, I almost wasn't allowed in the country for being an American (a covid red zone country) . Yes. We didn't think it would be any kind of an issue because my husband is a Czech citizen. But because I have no residence visa (we live in the US still), it was. The airport officer told my husband, in Czech "How do we know she is your wife? Having the same last name is not enough." My husband had to mildly plead with him. I knew what was going on, despite the language barrier. At one point, I declared in Czech, that "He is my husband! We got married in Prague at the new town hall." Then I quickly dug into my wallet and pulled out my insurance card that literally showed both my husband's and my names on it (he is the primary insurance holder). That was literally the only minor evidence of our link. The officer made a call, and it was decided that they'd let me in. Next time, we will bring our marriage certificate, in Czech. Also, we plan to perhaps even have an apartment leased in Czech Republic by then. Imagine if they denied my entry?!?!

My sister-in-law only sees us through tomorrow morning, since she is going to Greece. She's still waiting for her own covid 19 results that are required for entry there. Talk about the clock ticking! Plus she is nervous because that part of Greece has a hurricane in the forecast. I think she deep down wishes she could stay home, but the trip is paid for. In her absence, we'll continue to stay at her country home with my husband's nephew.

My husband's ill brother in Munich, Germany is too afraid of us because of covid-19, even though we surely never contracted it and have negative test results from three days before our US departure. So, that visit is nixed. Also, my husband's other nephew was supposed to join us for a trip to Brno (in southern Czech Republic), not far from Vienna, Austria, but he seems to be backing out. He says he's ill, which could be true. My sister-in-law says that it's possible he's doing so because of covid-19. Who knows! Ever felt like a pariah? Frankly, I suppose I "get" their fear, to a degree. The US is an absolute failure in the world, when it comes to covid. If some Americans don't see it like that... News Bulletin: The rest of the world does!

On a happier note, I'm loving the significantly cooler temperatures in Czech Republic. Hubby and I felt Spain and Southern France too hot and humid. Tonight my sister-in-law and nephew built a bonfire in their backyard, where we roasted sausages on sticks. The air became so cool that we saw our breath. They're all now inside watching some Czech program on TV. I am in bed under a comforter with a heated blanket underneath me. Ahhhhh!

Attached are three photos. One my sister-in-law's house with bonfire in the backyard. Another, the sausages with bread and mustards. And third, us a died down fire after dark.