Closer to home

JL’s nephew has an American wife. Last month they returned from a trip to the US and knew that they had to self isolate for 14 days. They decided to load up their boat and go across to Rottnest and moor it offshore. Shortly after that, the island was cleared of tourists in order to accommodate passengers off the Vasco da Gama. Back home, D started to feel unwell. She went to a clinic and the result was positive. Husband still OK as far as we know. A policeman called at their house to make sure they were still there in self isolation. He remarked that they were lucky to have such a nice residence to stay isolated in.

We are still fine. JL spends a lot of time studying the graphs and trajectories of the virus as he likes doing mathematical puzzles. My main distraction is thinking what I can produce for dinner. We are not short of supplies except for fresh green veggies. These have become scarce or expensive.

The weather has hotted up again, so the only time to walk is early morning. Yesterday I went past Crown. The two cheapest hotels in the complex, the Promenade and the Metropole, now house Australians who have returned from overseas, in isolation for the 14 day period. Travellers cannot be trusted to stay at home otherwise. The most expensive one, Crown Towers, is still being used by normal guests. I gleaned this info from a security guard who eyed me as I walked past.

Grey heron walking near the golf course.