The world went mad and has yet to come out of it. The political fallout is widespread and maddening on a daily basis here. It drives me insane. I could rant about ALL the things for days, but you asked about traveling.....
We traveled a lot of America with all our kids during the last two years that my business was shut down, kids weren't allowed to go to school, and my hubby is working remote. Things are starting to normalize-ish. Kids are still supposed to wear masks at school where we are, but the Superbowl is fair game. Ah, falling into the hole of venting again....
We were supposed to go on a trip to Israel next month. We decided to cancel it because our current presidente can't be bothered to help Americans out of the country if the S$%@ hits the fan. We were going to see Israel, and Cairo and Greece and Petra and a few other places. It was going to be glorious. We have avoided traveling to some states because of their lockdown nonsense and also because of crazy amounts of crime that has stemmed down from the moronic "defund the police" movement. That is starting to turn around incrementally. It has affected our travel though.
I could go on, but will stop there for now.
That sounds like a legit trip; I've always wanted to see Petra, just never got the chance when I was in the vicinity. Also good that you got some home-travelling done. So many here go overseas but have never really seen Australia which has so much to offer. Best to make the most of what we have huh?
I understand your frustrations as I feel them too. I booked my flights and now inside 24 hours later hear that the State I'm travelling to is considering covid restrictions, again. It's mental.
Oh well, all I can do it roll with it, like everyone else.