It doesn't mean that it's more dangerous, just that it's spread to more countries.
So... this means that the leaders of the Wuhan program are negotiating with the Chinese authorities to get approval for our trip. (I wish they'd let me beg - I'm do a pretty good pouty face when I need to.) We could even end up quarantined for the first week upon arrival! Teach by podcast for that week from the hotel? I have no idea what we'd all do. And much as I'd enjoy a week's worth of room service, I don't think it would be a very thrilling kick-off to the program.
If I don't get to go, I am SO gonna eat Jeni's icecream twice every day for the whole month to cheer me up. Can "salty caramel" soothe my disappointed soul? We may have to find out.
Salty Caramel has been known to work wonders for disappointed souls. But hopefully, you'll have to save the treat to celebrate the wonderful time you had in Wuhan when you return. THINK POSITIVE! Quarantine would be much better than being cancelled and provide great material for a short story or travel log. (How will you contaminated foreigners get from the airport to your residency? Haz-met suits? What rare photo opportunities!) You can do this! I will think positive for you.
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Hey, Sage! I like the ice cream idea - where can I get that? Hope that all goes well with China. You are doing really good work and it would be a tremendous shame if the Chinese had to miss you this summer! You light up our lives - have a great time . . .
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