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Xiamen Quarantine Diary: A Traveler's Account

My Quarantine Experience in Xiamen China. I'm Back(!)

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My Quarantine Experience in Xiamen China. I'm Back(!)
John Thomas Abroad20 min

My Quarantine Experience in Xiamen China.. This was filmed by John Thomas Abroad. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

In today's video I take you through my day in quarantine. The experience has been quite interesting, at some times boring, and most of the time I slept. I also share the cost of quarantine here in Xiamen. I only get a person to person human connection twice a day when they take my temperature. This is going to be an interesting 14 days.

--- John Thomas Abroad
August 22, 2021, Summer in China

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John Thomas Abroad spends 14 days in quarantine in Xiamen, where daily routines include morning wake-ups, meals, exercise, reading and twice-daily temperature checks. He discusses the cost, around $1,000, and describes small challenges such as tiny mugs, coffee packets and a towel shortage. He uses a translation app to understand menus and shares a packing list with snacks and supplies that helped during isolation.

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My Quarantine Experience in Xiamen China. I'm Back(!)

Daily routines in quarantine

John Thomas Abroad describes a 14-day quarantine stay in Xiamen. His day begins with early wake-ups, sometimes accompanied by chickens outside the window. Temperature checks happen twice daily and are among his few interactions with other people. He exercises, reads and tries to improve his Mandarin while spending long stretches alone. The video shows the routine as a mix of waiting, meals and finding ways to use the time.

Small details shape the experience. John jokes about tiny hotel mugs and makes coffee using Starbucks Via packets, learning to use only part of a packet so the drink does not taste burnt. He discusses the meals provided and uses a translation app to work out what the menu says. A towel situation and an unexpected bottle of water also become moments in his account.

Costs and supplies

John gives a breakdown of quarantine expenses, saying the stay cost around $1,000. He shares what he packed, including Cheez-It and Goldfish crackers, peanut butter pretzels, protein bars, protein powder and Red Vines. Scissors or a knife can help open packages, and he recommends bringing snacks that he likes. He also mentions translation apps as useful when ordering food without Mandarin.

The experience has lonely moments, but John maintains humor and a positive outlook. His limited interactions with hotel staff provide a small sense of the system around the quarantine. The video combines practical information about cost and supplies with reflections on the routines and isolation of a 14-day stay.

The packing advice comes from the routines John describes over the full two weeks. He keeps snacks on hand, uses part of a coffee packet at a time and translates menu items before ordering lunch. Exercise and reading help fill the day, while temperature checks provide a regular structure. John also talks about the towel situation and the unexpected water delivery, small events that stand out in an otherwise repetitive schedule. He reflects on the loneliness of isolation but continues to find humor in the small inconveniences and creative ways to make the room more comfortable.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How long was John's quarantine?
A: John says the stay lasted 14 days and describes his daily routine in Xiamen.
Q: How much did quarantine cost?
A: John estimates that the stay cost around $1,000.
Q: What supplies did John find useful?
A: He mentions coffee, snacks, scissors or a knife for packages, and a translation app for reading menus.

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John Thomas Abroad recounts his unexpected quarantine experience in Xiamen, China. From the mundane reality of long sleeps and limited human contact to the surprising aspects of his daily routine, he paints a vivid picture of life in isolation. Discover the costs involved and the unique challenges of a 14-day quarantine in this engaging travelogue.