Team East Chat
Joey
I think this chat is only really shared until the trip, yea? Cause after that we’ll be together 😂
Joey
They love Yuujou. Everyone is so excited to follow the journey. They’re making a big map to update where we are while we travel
Joey
Nice!!!! Yeah they’re writing an article in our company news letter which goes out across the country
Joey
So I just saw Yvonne gives tattoos. I kinda think it’s gonna be a goal for her to tattoo me when we get to Tokyo haha
Joey
You guys weirdest thing just happened. So I got off work and have been running around places all day getting everything I need for the Russian visa and printing off all the documents (finding a friend with a working printer was an ordeal in itself) I’m in a big bulky company van too which doesn’t make things easier. I finally got everything together around 6:15 and the post office place I was going closed at 6:30 so I was admittedly a little frantic. But I get there and parking lot was empty I walk in get an envelope and give them my stuff and leave. So I’m like feeling relieved and go and sit down in my car. It takes about 2 seconds for me to realize something was wrong and then it hit me, I didn’t drive my car I drove the work van. And so my face dropped and it probably looked as if I’d seen a ghost. I’m sitting there and first though is how the hell did my car get here and then I realize I’M IN SOMEONE ELSES CAR!! I don’t understand how but I was only in the post office for like 3 min tops and someone with the exact same car as me came and parked next to the van left and left it unlocked. What are the chances of that. Man I need some sleep these visas have me stressed hahaha 😂
Joey
I do need so air for sure. Haha the video would have been me walking out feeling all great smiling and sitting down in a random car and 5 seconds later sprinting to my van in pure fear hahaha
Paula
Hey guys, I don't know if you've seen the new mail from Yuujou. but I want to talk about the transport. I would love to buy a cat in Berlin. that give a us so much freedom. and when necessary we can sleep in it?! depend on the size ofcrouse. +we can just put our bags in the back.. what are your thoughts about it?
John
I object Joey! Don't mess up a duck's life by calling it a goose😂😂
I love the bigger animals more - like a donkey or an elephant! I'll carry a photograph in my wallet😂😛
I love the bigger animals more - like a donkey or an elephant! I'll carry a photograph in my wallet😂😛
Joey
Yes though I think having a car would free us up a lot. My concern though is if there’s a point we need to take a flight what do we do with the car? Haha
Looks like it's easy to buy and sell a used car in the EU! And we should be able to buy one easily in Paula's name.
Paula
yea probably. and we can drive so far with it! as long if it's all working ofcourse... but yea we can ask about what kind of car we can look for?
Joey
Heading to Utah for a quick family trip. The rest of the fam has been out there for a few days already but I’m joining the second half since there’s been a lot to do pre Yuujou haha
John
We have a Salt Lake City in Kolkata, India. Now I've to look up why it's named so! 😅
I hope I'll get a day or two at home before the trip!
I hope I'll get a day or two at home before the trip!
Yeah going home for a few days next week to drop off stuff because I had to move out of my place in Tampa since I was only staying there through June.
Paula
oh I surprised my best friend today! it was such a good suprise. 😁❤ she absoluty had no idea that I was back
I was thinking to get some little souvenirs for our host?.. sooo i got some small gifs for our host with children. 😊 Do you guys have something in mind what we could do to give back?
sooooo.... n other Question🙈.. I know where all busy but I was thinking are we going to cook our self? or do we bring something and what should we bring what do you bring with you? 😊 I see the west side is talking a lot! and we can't stay behind 😂
John
We'll cook (read help😂) with the family we're staying with.. And cook some local food from our countries for them.. desserts maybe?
Paula
I have my standard backpack where I travel with for the past 3 years so just one big bag and one day pack and that's enough.. for me at least
My Schengen visa processing got delayed coz they wanted additional documents. Submitted all that within a day.
This is so frustrating... You know my application was impeccable.. I was warned that it's not easy for an Indian Passport holder to get long duration visas easily. But this came as a blow in the last minute.
John
A reconfirmation of the insurance, tickets and invitation. We were super quick and resubmitted all the docs within 18 hours!
I'm trying to be positive about all this. Visa processing is supposed to become easy with more stamps in the passport. Counting on that
Paula
my Russia visa supposed to be back with me yesterday... but that didn't happen 😱 so hopefully today because I leave tomorrow
Joey
7 pm out of Tampa! (I think that’s midnight Zurich time) Just got notified like 5 minutes ago my passport was delivered to my place in Tampa with my roommates. So packing tonight and going to drive down there, about 5 hours with my parents, tomorrow morning pick it up and head out 😱
Joey
I land around 1 on Sunday and the Yuujou team lands at 2 so I think I’ll be traveling with them from the airport 😁
Joey
Got like 3 more hours to drive then the first flights like 7 hours I think and the second is 3 1/2
Paula
never had that before.. but I was chilling.. and suddenly I was thinking wow I'm in the airplane for more than 24h I need fresh air. so in the airplane I freak out.. crying and shaking out of no where.. so got to a steward he calms me down and get a red wine.. and I'm fine again
Joey
Oh wow yeah that’s got to be strange being in the airplane for over 24 hours. Would start to seem kinda endless. I feel ya. Glad it all got better fast though!
