France (March, 2022) – Airline travel has certainly changed over the last few years; I used to find solace looking out the passenger window feeling a connection to the nuts and bolts, watching clouds curve over and under the wings with the velocity of flight. These days though with masks and mandates it doesn't have the same sense of calm and excitement. Alas; I'm safe and sound back in the comforts of the jungle oasis, joyfully reminiscing of my adventure overseas despite the added nasal swab.