04-17-2020, 08:47 AM
We have a trip booked for the end of September - mid October and have not cancelled anything. I would like to be optimistic, but in reality, I have very little hope that the trip will happen as planned.
A few years ago, I was injured in Jamaica....dumb accident with no alcohol involved, LOL. That experience proved to me that Jamaica is not a place to need medical attention. I do not believe that tourists should be so glib about traveling as soon as possible. Health systems around the world are struggling to meet the needs of everyone. Why place that additional burden on Jamaica's health systems?
I worry about my friends and family in Jamaica as I know they are struggling and I wish that I could somehow make it better for them. I am "lucky" in the respect that I work an "essential" job and there is no interruption in my income or health benefits and I have a healthy savings account. Many (not just in Jamaica) are not so lucky.
This will pass and we will all start travelling again. In the meantime, we need to remember that we are all in this together and that we need to practice patience and kindness to others. We also need to show support for our own communities. Jamaica will be there with open arms when we figure out how to tame this nasty virus.
Until then, keep yourselves healthy, be kind (even on this message board) and tolerant of others. Remember that the entire world is suffering right now and we just need to make it thru this.
Take a few minutes today to think about all the things you are thankful for. Do a little dance in the sunshine. Sing like no one is listening. Pull out old photos or reach back in your memory and find something to smile about. Do something kind for someone in need. Pray for those who are so very sick at this moment.
A few years ago, I was injured in Jamaica....dumb accident with no alcohol involved, LOL. That experience proved to me that Jamaica is not a place to need medical attention. I do not believe that tourists should be so glib about traveling as soon as possible. Health systems around the world are struggling to meet the needs of everyone. Why place that additional burden on Jamaica's health systems?
I worry about my friends and family in Jamaica as I know they are struggling and I wish that I could somehow make it better for them. I am "lucky" in the respect that I work an "essential" job and there is no interruption in my income or health benefits and I have a healthy savings account. Many (not just in Jamaica) are not so lucky.
This will pass and we will all start travelling again. In the meantime, we need to remember that we are all in this together and that we need to practice patience and kindness to others. We also need to show support for our own communities. Jamaica will be there with open arms when we figure out how to tame this nasty virus.
Until then, keep yourselves healthy, be kind (even on this message board) and tolerant of others. Remember that the entire world is suffering right now and we just need to make it thru this.
Take a few minutes today to think about all the things you are thankful for. Do a little dance in the sunshine. Sing like no one is listening. Pull out old photos or reach back in your memory and find something to smile about. Do something kind for someone in need. Pray for those who are so very sick at this moment.