Travel in the time of Covid-19 & Microadventures

In shock and sadness I watch along with the rest of the world as borders close, flights are canceled, cruises banned, and tourism sites including museums, ski resorts, concerts, restaurants, and bars shut their doors for the foreseeable future. In the time of Covid-19, the world holds its breath as everything spins madly out-of-control while also, seemingly, to be at a standstill. Here in Washington State, one of the epicenters, there is a  shelter-in-place  so all social gatherings are banned, schools are closed, and workers are urged to telecommute. Many in the service and manufacturing industries are involuntarily unemployed or underemployed as telework is not an option and parents and guardians scramble to sort out childcare and homeschooling. At this time of change, many of us feel isolated and alone as social distancing means our everyday places of connection like the gym, school, work, and coffeehouse are off-limits. Even personal gatherings at one’s house might put our loved ones and community at risk.