We're not going :(

 

During our road trip, Sooz and I talked a lot about still going to Aspö this summer. We both desperately want to be there. We've been to Sweden at least once every year since 1988!

However, there are a lot of things to think about, not least the growing number of cases here in the US. Everyone is worried about this virus, and the news is full of terrible stories both here and in Sweden. And, if we were to travel, we would essentially be using a bit of a loophole, by using both passports.

In the end, we decided not to risk it. We don't want to be those people stretching safety rules and common sense just so we can enjoy our little island. 

It's terribly disappointing but it's also the right decision.

Road Trip!

Since air travel is pretty much shut down these days (and of uncertain safety as well), we decided to take a real road trip for the first time in our 33 years of marriage. We've been gone for almost three weeks, putting 3000 miles on our car, visiting our friends and family in Michigan and Minnesota.

On the way home, we took a detour to Clear Lake, Iowa, home to the Surf Ballroom, the venue of Buddy Holly's last concert. Just outside of the city is a small memorial at the site of his tragic plane crash. 

Surprisingly, the Surf was open and we were able to visit. It's wonderfully preserved, and still an active venue for artists all over the world. I was able to go up on the stage and stand where Buddy stood in his last hours. It was quite the experience.