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It would appear that Mondays are becoming my busy days,especially at work, which means that I am so tired at the end of the day I don’t have much to write about. Be kind. Stay safe.

Rainy Amsterdam on a Sunday, is a pretty familiar sight, especially this time of year. On our way to breakfast, we walked past the Rijksmuseum and admired the gardens for a bit, before enjoying a hearty Irish breakfast at O’Donnels pub. Afterwards we had another cup of coffee , and when the rain lifted aContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 207”

Saturday sewing is probably even better than Tuesday night sewing. Why you ask? Because working with delicate fabrics in daylight is just so much more fun. I still love up skilling with my hobbies and working with pretty things. Afterwards I met up with a friend for lunch and a stroll through the touristy partContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 206”

I had a haircut this week. It wasn’t my first Corona haircut, but by the sounds of things, I’m not sure if the salons are going to stay open, so I donned a mask and got my hair sorted out, just in case. The effect of this haircut was immediate and impressive. Today I hadContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 205”

Today my music interest reached a new level of nerd… I learnt to play a new song on the guitar, and my first thought was “ooh, I need to analyse the chords on this piece” and thus gave myself homework in the form of music theory. I know, I know, it’s really odd, but IContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 204”

The windows are replaced and I’ve got to say, it’s a treat. Maybe I’m imagining it, but it feels like it’s warmer already. Granted, the dust isn’t appealing but I’ll survive. Be kind. Stay safe.

This evening after work I packed my handbag, took my bekjassje, got on a train and went to the airport. I didn’t travel anywhere else this time. Instead I went to the airport to meet up with a friend who has a long layover. We became friends in Peru while we worked on the sameContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log:Day 202”

Today was noise day. I’ve known this day was coming for a few months already. The building that I live in is switching out the single glass for double glass and today the work started in my apartment. I had to move all the furniture to one side and cover it with plastic, so asContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 201”

Today’s festivities started out with home made Dutch pancakes, lovingly prepared by Marinus. I wanted to add a pic but it seems they were eaten before they could be pictured. It was a double win, actually, because in South African terms rainy weather means pancakes and although its slightly different, its still a treat! What’sContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 200”

I think it’s fair to say that autumn is underway in all honesty. The weather is a bit is crisp and wet, and the leaves are turning all the beautiful shades of yellow and gold. We decided to use the Saturday to do some more sightseeing; this time in Alkmaar. I don’t know what IContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 199”