Earlier this month, Nicole Nafziger admitted that she was ready to return home to the US.
Her two-week vacation to see Azan in Morocco had been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in early March.
What should have been a fortnight ended up being five months, almost right down to the day.
Now, she has announced, she is heading home.
She is sorry to say farewell to Azan, but she is excited to see 6-year-old May again.
Take a look below at Nicole's great journey home.
1. It! Is! Time!
After five months, it was time for Nicole to return to the US. We're not judging her for how much time she spent there. We mean that Morocco literally mandated that Nicole (and others in her situation) leave by August 10 or potentially face arrest.
2. But she had so much time with Azan
He even, as you will see, accompanied her to the airport in Casablanca to see her off.
3. They had such good times
Nicole's two-week romantic vacation was never supposed to turn out this way, but they made the most of it.
4. Finally . . .
Wearing a mask in her selfie, Nicole Nafziger announced in her Instagram Stories: "Finally time to say 'See you later.'" That means that it's time to leave Morocco and return to the US.
5. Still, she had time for a few last looks
In addition to the time spent with Azan, Nicole has enjoyed the scenery of Morocco, from architecture to, in this case, the sun.
6. Take in the landscape
We don't always appreciate how different another continent's landscape can be when compared to our own. It's a good thing to hold in your mind as you say farewell.