K I think this is what I mean. You told *us* you'd like to spend some time with him on his nameday. then HE asked you to spend time with him on his nameday.
you set an intention of something you hoped he would do, and it happened!!!
Also, there is NO WAY that he will read an email and ASSUME that you mean "come travel with me". He probably was nervous that you were making more plans that didn't include him.
I love what he is doing, I can feel the warmth and relaxation from him even secondhand over the computer.
He loves you Kalni.
I think if you are patient, and understanding, you can make it until the summer.
Feed the love you have. let's brainstorm here. how can you spend more time together? can you meet him at work for lunch? can you have a quickie in his office? (obviously this would be... later on??) Can he be "sick" more often? Can he turn down certain assignments that would make him travel? little bits here and there.