Greetings from a Social Distance

We watch virtually from our little home on wheels as our country joins together to fight yet another enemy, COVID-19. We think the best possible place for “social distancing,” is the wide open spaces of the great outdoors.

However, as many states are trying to discourage traveling, state parks and some public lands are closing and/or not allowing new rigs to enter. Our travel plans are changing accordingly.

As with any adventure, the key is to adapt. After all, it would not be an adventure if everything went as planned. We were hoping to catch up with friends, old and new,  on this phase of our Winter 2020 Adventure, and we did; just not all of those we had planned. Instead of hosting meals or meeting up at breweries/restaurants we gathered around the campfire, complying with the CDC's less than 10 people, 6ft “social distancing” recommendations (at the time.)

When it isn’t raining we hike. 

(yes, it does rain in the desert) 

Captain is up to hiking 5 miles on moderate to difficult trails.

We are not totally alone on the trails.

We believe the exercise and sunshine boost our immunity (even if it doesn’t, it guarantees a good night of sleep.)

Just because we can’t enjoy an occasional meal out doesn’t mean we are not eating well. Captain is giving the Little Green Egg a workout while ABN roasts vegetables in the oven, and yes, we do have some good wine on board.

Like most of you, we are keeping out of the grocery stores as much as possible by ordering online and picking up at the store. If we do need to go into a store, only one of us goes in to lessen the odds.

Fortunately Clorox wipes and disposable gloves are a staple in our little home on wheels, so we had a small (enough) supply on board when panic shopping began. We put on gloves before entering a public place (like a laundromat or grocery store) and when touching a publicly used entity (like a gas pump.)

Except for the above, everything else is our world is pretty much the same; we start the day with coffee while reading our local paper, go for a hike, watch Jeopardy, have a glass of wine, fix dinner, read, ABN draws, writes and edits photos while Captain changes reservations and plans hikes. It’s a pretty good place to “shelter in place.” 

And we have a couple of little friends visit all day long.

Could not capture the beautiful iridescent colors. 

We have reservations here in Catalina State Park near Tucson through March 30. Where we go from here is yet to be determined. After leaving California a couple of weeks ago, there has been very little chance that we have been exposed to the enemy, however when we do return home we will “self-isolate” for the recommended 14 days just to be safe.

Until then, look for the positive. 

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