Considering that things over the summer had not opened to a completely safe degree, I continued to look for any ways to experience adventure on a local scale. Truthfully, I have known quite a few people who have traveled internationally this year, but with all the different practices, regulations, requirements, and various people ignoring all safety protocol all-together, I did not want to risk crossing a boarder, testing positive (even though I am fully vaccinated) and then needing to quarantine, which could be very expensive if abroad. My health is of utmost importance to me and there are still too many unknowns for my taste.

So, how did I spend my time this summer? Experiencing adventure in other ways.

These books have been a great way to get lost in other worlds. For anyone needing to fulfill some wanderlust, I highly recommend this selection. My soul is always nourished by experiencing adventure, even if it is through someone else’s eyes.

In other forms of entertainment, I’ve come across a few cinematic adventures that were worth mentioning. Requiring less time than a novel, these movies offered a nice getaway as well.

Thanks to one of my best friends, who is a native of Indonesia, I have a large box of Indonesian recipe mixes, spices, and treats to try and make at home. These two examples did not disappoint! I also cooked with leeks for the first time, so that in itself was an adventure. These flavor mixes really took me back to my time living in Southeast Asia and momentarily satisfied a longing for the Orient. I’ll have to dig through that box to see what else I can try next!