This past weekend we packed up the family truckster and headed out of state for the first time since March. My brother lives in DC, but has a weekend getaway just over the West Virginia border where he’s been hunkered down for months. We decided that with the precautions we have each been taking that we could expand our social bubble for the weekend.
West Virginia was a welcomed escape, if even for the weekend. There were hikes, we visited an orchard which makes it’s own cider onsite, and we picked up his weekly order from the farmers market and meat from a nearby farm. The highlight of the weekend was sitting around the campfire roasting hot dogs and jumbo marshmallows before heading up to the deck to watch the flying squirrels.
When you are ready to get out of town, even for a long weekend just a few hours away here are some tips and ideas that I hope you find helpful
#1 – be prepared – while I am a huge advocate for traveling light when I fly, car trips are another story, I’m all for using the space you have available. The fewer stops you have to make along the way, or once you arrive the better. We packed a cooler and snacks help reduce our interactions.
#2 – be flexible – originally we had thought about a different destination for the weekend, still a road trip, but with infections on the rise this was the destination we felt most comfortable with at the time.
#3 – get outside – time spent outdoors in the fresh air was just what we needed after months at home. Even if it’s time spent in your own back yard, a few hours out in the fresh air and away from electronics will benefit the entire family
We thank you for your continued patience and support throughout the past several months. We look forward to helping you plan your next vacation when you feel comfortable doing so.
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