And were in good company, withRV travel reportedly way up, year over year.
Nonetheless, after preparing to a degree we saw fit, we felt comfortable embarking on our trip.
That said, we didnt necessarily feel comfortable with every experience that ensuedduringthe trip.
We came from California,where everyone had been required to wear maskswhen in public spaces.
Oregon, where we went next,seemed to operate similarly.
But as we headed north and east and crossed over borders, safety protocols visibly loosened.
Waleed Javaid, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Be aware of where youre going.
Knowing whats out there, knowing the numbers, and what the situation is is really important.
Be aware of where youre going.
The checkout process was also done via text.
My one issue here was that the showers were, for lack of room in the trailers, communal.
This made me feel a bit uneasy and so I skipped a few days.
Wineries were also by appointment, with spaced-out tables.
The winery also curated pre-poured flights of wine so that limit contact between guest and host.
The breweries we visited, which were not reservation-only, felt safest to me.
Waleed Javaid, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Unsurprisingly, national and state parks were much more crowded than less popular trails.
Few people were donning marks, and certain spots felt too busy at certain junctures.
Beaches
Anything thats crowded, you should avoid, says Dr. Javaid.
People forget how close we can get with each other, especially on hiking trails or the beaches.
Anything thats crowded, you should avoid.
People forget how close we can get with each other, especially on hiking trails or the beaches.
Dr. Javaid
To force distance from others, we bought inner tubes, which became our safe space.
The water felt like a protective bubble, where social distancing was easily achieved.
Gas-station bathrooms
Even before the pandemic, I tried to avoid service station bathrooms.
But, you may want to avoid spots that are right off busy highways, especially during peak times.
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