How does one stay relatively balanced, on all levels, during a pandemic? Our family, like so many countless others has played board games, gone bike riding, taken endless walks. We watch television and movies, the girls play some video games and we all keep in touch with friends and family through Facetime, Zoom, Whatsapp and other mediums. And still, the boredom sets in and depression and irritably have planted roots. So last month, when I saw the Niles Canyon Railway would be opening for a train ride, I thought, let's do this.
I did not tell the family my plans. I thought the element of surprise would add to our outing. I made sure it was safe; county officials had given the green light and we'd be in an open air train car (which turned out to be freezing!!) I had always wanted to take the girls on this train but we just never made it. Well, thank you Covid, Shelter-in-Place Blues, for you gave us this opportunity.
The training ride was just the right amount of time, it had a perfect blend of history and excitement. It got us out in the fresh air and it allowed us to make some fun family memories. We probably won't do many things like this during these pandemic times but taking this Covid Escape Express shifted away some of the blues and boredom that were becoming too comfortable in our home.
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