Portrait Projects
Between June 2021 and June 2022, while the world was still reeling from the Pandemic that engulfed us all, my husband and I traveled the Great American Loop in our small motorboat. This 6000 mile journey travels along the rivers, canals, lakes and intracoastal waterways of the eastern United States. Along the way I met many people whose lives were linked to the water and I was curious how they fared during the COVID lockdowns. I asked them: “what did you learn about yourself during the Pandemic?”
T, Sisters Creek, Jacksonville, FL
I learned that you’re really out here alone because once COVID hit everybody acted as if it was every man for himself. Friends separated, family separated and even though we were all wearing masks and things like that, people chose to distance themselves. I understand why and I understand why you want to stand on your own two feet. I’ve been traveling a lot in the past two years. I actually got a chance to because of COVID. My wife is a traveling nurse. I quit my job and I have been traveling with her. Ironically if it wasn't for the Pandemic, I wouldn't have been able to quit my job and travel with her.