17: Currents of Change

CHAPTER 17: Currents of Change

QUOTE: “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” ― Henry David Thoreau

LESSON: Managing emotions in tough conditions

SYNOPSIS: As the high season in Boracay ended, Mark and I embarked on a journey through Malaysia and Indonesia on a tight budget. Tensions between us grew amidst cultural discomfort, travel fatigue, and emotional strain, but brief moments of awe—like seeing semi-wild orangutans and Bali’s serene beauty—provided respite. Despite temporary peace in Bali, unresolved conflicts lingered as we flew to Australia, a turbulent flight mirrored the unsteady state of our relationship.