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Aerial saga: Australia to Italy during the pandemic
October 9, 2021 · 29 min · 33 views · Italy
What this video covers
Marina Guedes and her partner navigated a complex international relocation from Tasmania, Australia, to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.0:41 After selling their sailboat in January, the couple spent two months in a strict lockdown in northern Tasmania, where movement was limited to weekly grocery trips and daily local walks.2:29 In July, they secured flights from Melbourne to Paris via Doha on Qatar Airways, despite initial boarding denials at the airport due to shifting international travel restrictions.11:41 The airline provided a health kit containing gloves, a mask, and hand sanitizer, and required passengers to wear both masks and plastic face shields throughout the 14-hour flights.15:28 Upon arrival in Paris, the couple bypassed the high cost of excess baggage fees by renting a car in Nice and driving 500 kilometers to Italy.20:39 They faced no road border checks during the transit.21:21 Upon entering Italy, they observed a mandatory two-week quarantine period.21:11
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