Hello everyone! Here’s an update about my time so far at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota… Travel : We had about nineteen hours of driving, including stops, over two days. February weather is unpredictable across the northern part of the US, so we were prepared for anything. However, both days were clear and sunny, the roads completely dry with just a bit of wind. I was worried about Covid risks with bathroom and meal breaks. We brought a cooler with food, and we sought out rest areas instead of gas stations. Each time we stopped, there were either no people around or they were just leaving. Every rest area but one had a family bathroom, a separate, single-stall room, that was perfect for us to use, especially since I needed Shawn’s help. It was so smooth, it’s almost like Someone cleared the way. Appointments & Testing : My week has been packed with appointments! This has meant early, early mornings to arrive on time, and late returns back to the hotel. That said, the
