Day 6 out of I don’t know how many.

I don’t mean to write uninspiring and negative blogs, but neither do I intend to be flippant in these weird times we are all coming to terms with. I learn, with horror, of those caught up in lock-downs around the world, for each individually, an unfathomable crisis of their own.

Last night, I ventured out for a brief stroll along the lane. I figured all might feel more normal in the light of the following afternoon.  I did walk further today but despite talking to a one or two people as I meandered around, there is no escape from the virus situation sweeping the world.  Another 563 died of the virus since yesterday. I did enjoy the fresh air, and seeing the spring flowers in people’s gardens and elsewhere.

My morning was very much like all those since arrival home on Friday, I crawl out of bed, do a few things, get up eventually and then wonder how the day passed so quickly. I am surrounded by kindness which is extremely heart warming. People have been in touch almost immediately I arrived home and three neighours have offered help with shopping and other errands. I prepare fresh meals once or twice a day with the more than adequate food which several people deliver. I have almost finished unpacking and with luck, my place will again be as “spick-&-span,” the way I found it on Friday.

My intention is to re-explore the interesting nooks and crannies around where I live, without using the car. I did all this once before while recovering from open heart surgery. The weather forecast does not inspire. Oh! for some unseasonable warmth!

All the best, David. 22.46hrs.