As this summer launches, many of us will begin to wander away from home once again. Traveling can be stressful even at its best. Newly vaccinated and now experiencing the “coming out” from Covid, new adventures await. But, as we have been cloistered for over a year, traveling these days will more than likely be somewhat challenging. Are you vaccinated and are others vaccinated? Traveling now can tax your resilience, your flexibility, and your tolerance for being out of your comfort zone. The rental house or hotel, different food, transportation, and the interesting people whom you meet and who were once okay before Covid can now pose a dilemma. To mask or not to mask, to eat inside or out? These are all concerns that may send some people running back home to feel safe and secure.
Looking back when we were young, we would pack a bag, casually jump into a car (usually some form of a VW), and easily go on a trip. It seems that now we carry angst with us along with more stuff, the dogs, cleaning agents, special snacks, and the worry about our house back home.
Traveling is now an art. It must be studied and learned to be enjoyed. Nevertheless – it is still a sweet adventure. What we have learned is -get over it and hit the road!
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
