Category Archives: Bath

In the time of the virus: day 94

Posted on June 25, 2020 by

Well today was, as predicted, gert hot again. As planned, we set off for our walk just before 8am, and even so at times it was almost too hot for us.  But what a glorious walk it was: another ‘not … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 89

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

Saturday, and our first day of (not) being in Germany.  The weather is fine, with just enough humidity and spots of rain to feel authentically as though we could indeed be in the Black Forest. The point of travelling there … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 68

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Just the briefest of posts today, Saturday.  Another hot day, so we went out for an early walk in the morning cool.  Down to the river, then we parted ways and I took a longer stroll while he went back … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 48

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

Today we did the last walk of our virtual walk around Arran.  I hope we’re able to do the real thing next year. Today’s was another wonderful walk, and one that I’ve never done before.  How can I have lived … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 47

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

Another day, another walk.  Just one more day left till we’ve completed our (virtual) walk around Arran.  Today we walked out to Saltford along the river path and then the railway path, then up across fields to Park Farm in … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 45

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

It’s Wednesday, and by the end of today’s walk we are at the half way mark of our circular walk (not) around Arran.  It was another lovely walk, in glorious sunshine, and for the first time we saw quite a … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 44

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

Another day, another walk.  Not the second leg of a circular walk around Arran, but a second circular exploration of another part of where we live.  Actually a rather spectacular walk with some great views across the city. First we … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 43

Posted on May 4, 2020 by

We’re on holiday this week, so it’s all change.  No sticking to structure and routine: the point is to make it be (and feel) different. Today’s walk was an 8.5 mile circular walk from home.  We saw very few people … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 40

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Forty days has such a biblical feel about it doesn’t it.  A milestone? a millstone? maybe both or neither.  Either way, just another day. Allotment/garden – I got a few things planted out (climbing French beans, lettuces, some flower plants), … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 26

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

Today has been trickier than usual as I barely slept last night.  I have developed an unhelpful habit of waking up around 3am and struggling to get back to sleep again, which is fine when it’s just one night but … Continue reading →

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