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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Autumnal Ramblings in Dorset
It is week 27 of lockdown in the UK due to the COVID-19 and local lockdowns are failing to control the rapid increase in infections. New, nationwide restrictions are put in place this week but I feel distanced from reality as I spend another week on the Dorset coast enjoying walks on Sandbanks…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week 26 of Lockdown - An Urban Experience
On my return to the UK I spent a few days in Hertfordshire before going back to Dorset. I experienced some of the changes caused by COVID-19. John Lewis, a major department store in Watford had closed down. I discovered a lovely walled garden and old orchard in Shenley village. I ended the week…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: More Wonderful Walking in Italy
My diary records a second wonderful week in Madonna di Campiglio a mountain resort in Italy. I am finding the COVID-19 restrictions in Italy are liberating because everyone follows them. And if they don’t there will be trouble. Nevertheless, the number of confirmed cases is increasing and Italy…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Welcome Return to Italy
As the UK enters week 24 of Lockdown due to COVID-19 I am very happy to be going back to Madonna di Campiglio in Italy for another two weeks. I am looking forward to seeing my friends, staying at the fabulous Hotel Lorenzetti and walking in the Dolomite Mountains. Italy remains in a state of…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Storms Rage Across the UK
During week 23 of lockdown due to the coronavirus real storms rage across the UK and controversial issues cause outrage in England. The government is campaigning to get people back to the workplace to revive city centres. This is not popular with those who would prefer to work from home. Parents…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Stormy Week in Dorset
It is week 22 of lockdown in the UK and some parts of the country continue to emerge from lockdown. In the north of England, the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing and the process has slowed down. I am delighted to be back in Dorset enjoying some invigorating walks by the sea. Gales in the…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: A Trip to Latvia
Latvia is a small country with a small population and it was not badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It started emerging from lockdown as early as May and by the time I visited the country the only restriction was the closing of nightclubs at midnight every night. I found it very strange…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Back to UK Lockdown in Dorset
It is week 20 of lockdown in the UK and some towns are experiencing spikes in the number of COVID-19 cases. They are now subject to restrictions to control these outbreaks. Fortunately, Dorset is maintaining a low rate of infection. I can escape the muggy heat of Hertfordshire and return to my…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week Two of my Italian Trip
Italy was one of the first countries to close down when it was badly affected by the coronavirus. It was also one of the first to open its borders to travellers early in June. Safeguards remain in place and are enforced. Face masks, hand sanitisers and social distancing are all part of the new…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: My COVID-19 Italian Adventure
As soon as the British Government showed signs of relaxing the rule that all arrivals in the UK had to quarantine for fourteen days I booked a flight with British Airways to Verona. I had no idea what to expect on my first COVID flight but I was determined to visit my friends in Madonna di…
