We got our clarification this afternoon when BA cancelled all flights to and from SA until 19th April. So we are here for the duration of the lockdown - however long that may be. Personally, I think 3 weeks could become 5 or 6 quite easily, but if it helps to flatten the infection curve so that it stays within the capacity of the local health service then it will be worth it.
We also learned that the immigration department are going to be understanding in the case of visitors who overstayed their visas because of the virus which removed one of our major concerns.
Before this news was confirmed, we'd decided to be prepared, so, having started the morning with an online Yoga class with Carelene from Yoga House in Paarl, we headed for the Paarl Mall for a few essentials. The queue at Woolies was discouraging and we decided to try a different branch - after a quick stop at the bottle shop to top up the beer supplies. While not overrun with customers, they had a steady stream of people buying up to the limits they had imposed.
The Woolies at Laborie had a shorter queue and we managed to get everything on the list and be back home by 11.00 am.
Strange, but quite pleasant, to think that we may not be back there for three weeks - if the Estate Delivery company live up to their fruit and veg delivery promises. Like my good friend Bernie - in the depths of Devon - I don't have a problem with three weeks of lockdown - now I'm prepared. We have an Amazon Fire Stick - thanks to Neil - which means we have more movies, TV and music than we will ever need. We also have kindle libraries which will probably last us for three years, let alone three weeks, and enough food and wine to last us.
Our gym at The Yard have also published a series of online daily workouts, and these, with the yoga classes, and the occasional glass of wine should get us through the lockdown
Afternoon cycle round the estate - bright sunshine and 24C - let us see some of the streets that we haven't visited before and stop by the pool at the clubhouse which went into Lockdown a day early.
then home to prepare for our 'Lockdown' supper with Ally, Sue and Cam.
Originally planned as a farewell supper - when we thought we were leaving on Saturday - it seemed appropriate to celebrate all those things we will miss because of the Lockdown including Easter and Sue's Birthday. Used a variety of essential supplies preparing the Beef Curry and accompaniements but we had a great evening - with the obligatory glass or two of Cuvee de Vie MCC and a very drinkable Spiers Pinotage.
Have started re-reading Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano novels and I'm enjoying Steven Sartarelli's translation even more than the first time. I'm transported to places in Sicily that I've never seen with descriptions of food that I can almost taste - finished the first book today - another 15 or 16 to go
PS - I challenged Linda to give me a photo for each day of the lockdown and today we have a Helmeted Guineafowl
We also learned that the immigration department are going to be understanding in the case of visitors who overstayed their visas because of the virus which removed one of our major concerns.
Before this news was confirmed, we'd decided to be prepared, so, having started the morning with an online Yoga class with Carelene from Yoga House in Paarl, we headed for the Paarl Mall for a few essentials. The queue at Woolies was discouraging and we decided to try a different branch - after a quick stop at the bottle shop to top up the beer supplies. While not overrun with customers, they had a steady stream of people buying up to the limits they had imposed.
The Woolies at Laborie had a shorter queue and we managed to get everything on the list and be back home by 11.00 am.
Strange, but quite pleasant, to think that we may not be back there for three weeks - if the Estate Delivery company live up to their fruit and veg delivery promises. Like my good friend Bernie - in the depths of Devon - I don't have a problem with three weeks of lockdown - now I'm prepared. We have an Amazon Fire Stick - thanks to Neil - which means we have more movies, TV and music than we will ever need. We also have kindle libraries which will probably last us for three years, let alone three weeks, and enough food and wine to last us.
Our gym at The Yard have also published a series of online daily workouts, and these, with the yoga classes, and the occasional glass of wine should get us through the lockdown
Afternoon cycle round the estate - bright sunshine and 24C - let us see some of the streets that we haven't visited before and stop by the pool at the clubhouse which went into Lockdown a day early.
Originally planned as a farewell supper - when we thought we were leaving on Saturday - it seemed appropriate to celebrate all those things we will miss because of the Lockdown including Easter and Sue's Birthday. Used a variety of essential supplies preparing the Beef Curry and accompaniements but we had a great evening - with the obligatory glass or two of Cuvee de Vie MCC and a very drinkable Spiers Pinotage.
Have started re-reading Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano novels and I'm enjoying Steven Sartarelli's translation even more than the first time. I'm transported to places in Sicily that I've never seen with descriptions of food that I can almost taste - finished the first book today - another 15 or 16 to go
PS - I challenged Linda to give me a photo for each day of the lockdown and today we have a Helmeted Guineafowl
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Sorry to hear that you are not able to fly home. Here is Canada our govt is allowing all Canadian abroad to fly home and giving those that are stranded $5000.00 to assist with getting a flight. I will say and I dont usually agree but our Prime Minister has really stepped up to plate with the current situation. He has sent planes to those areas where canadians are stranded to oick them up I quess each country is different . Hope you both are doing well despite the isolation. Perhaps on the weekend we can facetime .
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