Waited on Canada long enough
We will fly into Fairbanks and rent a camper this summer. I waited long enough on Canada to do a vaccination passport (Yellow Card). Well, maybe 2022 for Western Canada, really Yukon and NWT, been t...
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garyhaupt wrote:
If folks from the lower 48 want to visit Alaska...go. Take a ferry or fly. You are not in any way, impeded.
Gary Haupt
Yes you are. COVID test requirements, masks on airplanes (federal requirement) and just general COVID-related behavior alterations.
I am going to AK in June. By that time both my husband and I will be well past both of our shots. The thought of wearing a mask arriving at the airport 2 hours early, 10 hours of flight time and a one-hour layover is absolutely terrifying to me. But it's the rules and I will abide by them. Everywhere we are staying operated last year and have COVID protocols in place. Other than the remote lodge (where we don't have a choice) our plan is to be away from people as much as possible. We will do take-out or eat outside as necessary. I do believe by then most states will be pushing 50% vaccination. Not herd immunity but a fairly good comfort level especially since we will be protected. Some of you may criticize and say travel is not necessary but it is. Our emotional well-being is suffering and consider the risk no different than going to a grocery store or Home Depot.
We have not seen family members other than our son and his fiance (in our bubble) since a year ago Christmas. We have abided by all rules and regulations and it's time to start living again. All things being equal and as long as protocols are followed, it's OK to start worrying about your catch. Think about what you are going to wear to the next gathering you are going to. Start planning that vacation or where you are going to go out to dinner. We all need to move on.
