1 Nov, 2021 | Quarantine Diary Days 66 to 80
Quarantine diary – Day 8 Into the second week of my quarantine, then, and so far the time has gone surprisingly quickly. But time does seem to have a habit of doing that. I can’t believe, for instance, that three weeks ago I was just setting out from...
31 Oct, 2021 | Quarantine Diary Days 66 to 80
Quarantine diary – Day 7 As you read this, I am at the end of my first quarantine week and halfway through. (Yes, I’ve always crossed my 7s. I’ve done it since primary school, charmed by this exotic way of differentiating 7 from 1. It’s proof...
30 Oct, 2021 | Journal, Quarantine Diary Days 66 to 80
Quarantine diary – Day 6 Friday. My favourite day of the week starts early, because I went to bed early (for me) the night before. I ponder how to fill the day. I can’t do a workout at 5.30 because it would wake my neighbours. Instead I potter around,...
29 Oct, 2021 | Around the World, Canada, Journal
Day 60 – Victoria or Aux phoques! A highlight of my trip was my visit to Victoria on Vancouver Island, a short journey away by seaplane, and the prospect of seeing some wildlife. It was the first time I’d ever been in a seaplane and the prospect filled me...
29 Oct, 2021 | Journal, Quarantine Diary Days 66 to 80
Quarantine diary – day 5 Today, for the first time, the day stretches out ahead of me and, despite the soft roar of the airconditioner, it seems uncomfortably quiet. Today’s main event will be my Day 5 PCR test. This one is not self-adminstered. Some...