I got an email from Rattle River Hostel today, which details a tale of woe brought on by the coronavirus. Like all motels, hotels and hostels, few if any overnight stays are happening and RRH was counting on the business to take care of an issue with the stream on their property that splits off the Rattle River. Apparently, the infrastructure that controls the amount of water streaming into their pond is destroyed, and they have to fix it on their own to prevent flooding. Add that to few if any bed rentals happening and they appear to be in trouble. They have a gofundme page that explains everything, but I didn't think it appropriate to publish the address here.

So, that's the first hostel I have heard of that is in trouble. I wonder how many more will follow.