Florida was nice, but now we are in Lynchburg, Va. The nice aspect of going to Virginia is that medical health travelers don't need a state license, as least not for certified occupational therapy assistants. That makes getting here easy in that it doesn't require a lot of prior planning. Other medical health disciplines may require licensing. it varies from state to state. Check with a recruiter or go to www.querycat.com and put in your question in the search box.
We came to Lynchburg because this was the nearest to our home base in Matthews, NC that she could get a travel job. My wife has some family business to take care of that will take several months and may require her presence from time to time. Florida was just too far away.
But back to prior planning. For instance, if you want to go to California to work, you better get your paperwork in four months prior to leaving. We have been told by various recruiters for medical staffing companies that it takes that long to get approved to work there.
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As a traveler one measure you should always take is to spy out what there is to see and do in the area around you. After all, this may be your only chance to see a particular state on someone else's dime.
After we have been some place for a couple of months my wife will talk to co-workers about what we have seen and where we have been in a state. They usually reply with something like, "I live here and I've never seen any of that," with "that" being whatever scenic wonder, or event there is to do.
As an example, the Virginia Highlands Festival, which has been going on in Abingdon since the 5th will end this Sunday, the 12th.
The Traveler and I plan to drive over early and visit for the day. There are plenty of arts and crafts, antiques, photography, creative writing, youth events, fine foods, drama, concerts, nature walks, historical tours, and hot air balloons, to mention a few activities.
The Festival has been named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association and Top Twenty Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Please go to www.vahighlandsfestival.org for more information.
We have only been here for about two weeks but we have explored Lynchburg and nearby Roanoke some. There seems to be a lot more activities to do here than I would have thought.
They have a great walking, biking running path that is pretty level to walk on. Afterall, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Hills" and believe me there are plenty of hills. The path alone is a fine attraction that people visiting or living here should take advantage of.
More about Lynchburg later. See you in Abingdon Sunday.
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