How aviation geeks have coped with lockdown

CNN — For some people, the gradual and partial opening up of the world again means the chance to revisit favorite places, see family, or simply expand our horizons. “It was tough, because you’re always looking at your calendar going, ‘I should be here now, checking in for this flight’ – that was always something that excited me,” he says. “I give myself a challenge with these things and see what I can do – it’s nerdy beyond belief,” he says. “I usually fly around the Mediterranean so it’s a good place to begin – flying over the Venice lagoon is so distinctive and really not like anywhere else,” he says. “I found Machu Picchu without hiking leaves you wanting – and a temple that you can’t actually walk around in isn’t too exciting,” he says.