Nobody likes their passport pic, particularly now we can’t even smile.
Mine’s looks like it could have been taken more than 100 years ago when they were first introduced.
But we don’t even flinch at being asked now for it and I suspect we’ll quickly get used to the technology being rolled out by the Canary Islands to get us back travelling.
The Canary Islands (Spain) and the World Tourism Organisation have agreed a flight in July for the world’s first ‘safe’ flight using the Digital Health Passport, developed by Canarian firm Hi + Card
I can just taste that Tenerife Shakespearean wine Malvasia.
CanariaWays www.CanariaWays.com will make you earn it with their walking holidays but it’s worth it. Also see https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5dWNgOam6QIVCLLtCh2C-AsBEAAYASAAEgLfaPD_BwE
My other family
If your family is driving you up the wall you may be taking sanctuary in a TV family… me, I’ve been a fly on the wall at the Pritchards and the Dunphys in LA.
Our first introduction to American cities was througb the gogglebox… The Streets of San Francisco https://www.sftravel.com, Cheers in Boston https://www.bostonusa.com, Miami Vice https://www.miamiandbeaches.com and https://jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/2020/03/23/fort-lauderdale-and-miami-a-tale-of-two-sittings/.
Colorado rocks
Denver’s Dynasty www.denver.org Go West and Mork and Mindy in Colorado www.colorado.com and The New Frontiersmen Pawn Stars in Las Vegas www.lvcva.com and Strip… the light fantastic and House of Cards in Washington www.washington.org and Easy DC.
And New York www.nycvb.com where my Uncle Petie became a superstar in my eyes when Kojak filmed in his bar.
I always make a point of annoying the Scary One by pointing out that I’ve been there which is probably why she doesn’t watch Modern Family…
The climax of which is playing out in a two-parter.
Gay parents Mitch Pritchard, an uptight lawyer and Cam Tucker, a hillbilly football coach steal the show.
But it is time for them to move to Cam’s Missouri and leave behind LA https://www.discoverlosangeles.com and I dare say to West Hollywood, the chillest, gayest part of LA https://www.visitwesthollywood.com and https://www.google.ie/amp/s/jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/2020/03/19/my-weekend-with-marilyn-2/amp/.
Where I was complimented on my sailor’s hat and bandana combo.
And if we you feel like the only news you’re getting out of the Oo Es of A is bad then I’ll redress the balance.
So hold on and I’ll let you know how among others my Native American and my Deep South pals are meeting the challenges and prevailing.
We’ll wait for you, Princess

Cruise liners were a sitting target for their critics when the virus first visited.
But they have shown a self-sacrificing responsibility and a willingness to change and I believe they will come back stronger.
Princess www.princess.com has announced the cancellation of select 2020 summer sailings.
And this is a reminder of what we’re all missing and will enjoy again https://jimmurtytraveltraveltravel.com/2019/07/30/cruiseday-tuesday-the-princesss-medallion-man/amp/.
We stayed open
Our European friends pride themselves on their spas and scientific holiday retreats.
And the Buchinger Wilhelmi http://www.buchinger-wilhelmi.com medi-spa, which overlooks Lake Constance and the Alps and prides itself.
On its therapeutic fasting and integrative medicine, has stayed open through this crisis.
They have a ten-day fasting programme from £2340pp.
And it includes two consultations with a doctor, daily nurse, check-ups, food/drink, fasting provisions and daily activities.
Now, I love an oul’ spa and retreat and my friends, the Czechs know them better than most… www.czechtourism.com and Hope springs eternal.
MEET YOU ON THE ROAD
