tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295199842024-03-07T07:52:32.126-08:00California Girl in OzOccasional comments, observations, queries and thoughts about quilting, life, the world and cats.Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-26957560551137988052020-06-08T15:55:00.000-07:002020-06-08T15:55:45.517-07:00What's Been Happening in June...It's time to think how I'll interact with my blog, now that life is back to "normal" mostly, at least here in Australia. Maybe I'll just check in here every month or so, to share what's been happening.<br />
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First up, how about the fact that I was FINALLY able to get to a shop that sells buttons, so the cardigan I knitted in California in April could finally be finished. I had planned to find more interesting buttons, but the supply was limited and I ended up with plain black -- not the worst choice:<br />
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This is the Timely cardigan, from Truly Myrtle on Ravelry. Found the gorgeous yarn at Stitches West, on one of our last outings before the lockdown took place in California. <br />
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Last week Ross needed a new O-ring for the front hub of his mountain bike, so we went in search of a parts store that could supply it. While he inspected the offerings at the parts store I wandered around the parking lot and came across some interesting vehicles - a black Bentley pick-up, called a ute here in Australia:<br />
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And how about this adorable red Bayard - a brand I'd never heard of before. I think it's from around 1908. Worth googling, if you are interested - the company had an interesting history:<br />
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If you click on the pic below, you can see the really cute badge on the front of the car:<br />
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At the back of the shop I had this lovely view of the wintry countryside near the village of Moss Vale:<br />
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...and was taken by how graphic and interesting these simple rolls of piping were...I decided to try making a black and white shot, for fun:<br />
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Yesterday was the last day of the Queen's Birthday long weekend in Australia, so we headed off to Bundanoon to visit Rae, my mother-in-law, at her nursing home. She's 98 years old and doing fantastically well. All nursing homes in Australia are still on strict lockdown to prevent Covid-19 from infecting these very vulnerable populations, so we were only able to chat with her through her window, with us standing outside on the lawn, looking in at her, using our iPhone to communicate.<br />
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This nursing home has quite an interesting population of resident kangaroos, who love to gather on the lawns there:<br />
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They were lazing in the sun and having a lovely time -- not bothered at all by my clicking away.<br />
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Then on to one of our favorite local hang-outs, the Exeter General Store, which has reopened its table service in a very socially-distanced, scaled back format. We were thrilled to have a nice lunch out! My, how the times have changed, haven't they?<br />
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We were presented with this notice, requiring us to photograph the QR code at the bottom, then fill in our contact details for possible follow-up, should a Covid-19 case be associated with the cafe that might be tied to those dining there today. Very cautious approach, and quite effective, as Australia has now controlled the number of cases very well:<br />
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What a changed world we are now living in. I wonder what other changes we will see in the remainder of 2020!Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-67734250292371880432020-05-25T19:32:00.002-07:002020-05-25T19:32:43.673-07:00And Now, On To Real Life...We are ensconced again at our condo in Bowral, NSW...just in time for winter to arrive. In a real-life irony, I've barely been out of the condo since we arrived home, because it's been mostly rainy, windy and quite cold. Just one of Mother Nature's little pranks, I guess.<br />
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So, I've finally gotten back to knitting the blue cowl I thought I'd finish during the quarantine in Sydney, and I'm making good progress. <br />
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I like this design because you pull it over your head like any cowl, but it hangs down in front like a triangular scarf. Hard to leave it somewhere, when it's attached to your body...<br />
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This is the red one I wore on the plane flying home. It worked very well to keep my neck warm, and to pull up over my face when I was ready to sleep.<br />
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Before we left California I had ordered yarn to make Andrea Mowry's The Weekender pullover while we were in quarantine, but the yarn didn't arrive in time. The Covid-19 situation just has impacted shipping and delivery to a greater level than anticipated, I suppose. Ah well, it will be waiting for me next time I'm in California.<br />
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I'm also planning on getting back to my hand-pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt, which has languished here in Australia while we've been away. I DO hope to finish this in my lifetime, but why, oh why, did I ever think I could make a King Size GFG anyway?!! And as you can see, the Log Cabin Quilt lying beneath the GFG is looking a bit the worse for wear...maybe it's time for another Log Cabin, too. So many wonderful projects -- will I ever have time to complete them all?<br />
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I've also been contemplating a new table runner for our dining table, but with my sewing machine in California that doesn't seem practical. Looking at the gorgeous quilts my blog and Facebook friends have been piecing is really getting my creative juices flowing. Maybe being a bit housebound at the moment won't be a bad thing...<br />
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Meanwhile, once the weather clears and the temps moderate a bit, it will be time to start my walking regimen again. And definitely NOT before time!Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-91647877780168788412020-05-19T20:10:00.000-07:002020-05-19T21:17:28.988-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Day 14, And Home!Up at dawn's crack, really ready to hit the road. We had to do a thorough check of every nook and cranny, because once we go out that door and it closes, A) we can't get back in without a key, and B) we're not ALLOWED back in because they will come in to clean and sanitize, and anything we've left will be destroyed. You can bet we were VERY careful.<br />
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Finally, all scrubbed up, packed and ready to say goodbye to our little 14-day haven...My arms aren't long enough for a really good selfie.<br />
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Out on the sidewalk...BREEZES, PEOPLE, CARS, MOVEMENT, FRESH AIR! WOW! A little hand sanitizer for me, for old times' sake!</div>
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So...we're home, safe and sound...but what happened to all the leaves? Oh, right, it's Autumn, Down Under!</div>
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Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-71208611274795063352020-05-19T01:47:00.002-07:002020-05-19T21:18:18.543-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Day 13The momentous last day of quarantine...at last! We knew we'd have a visit from the Medical Team and a NSW Police delegation for a Final Screening and to issue our Covid-19 Quarentine Order for successfully completing our 14 days of isolation, and to notify them of our planned time of departure and method of getting home. We had to wait till after breakfast before the thrilling knock on the door came, and there was a team of six - 3 doctors/nurses, 3 police, all smiling and jovial. The doctors and nurses did their thing, duly witnessed by the police, so they could attest that we'd had our final screening.<br />
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They took our temperatures, asked again about any symptoms, then put on our green wristbands that will allow us to leave in the morning, and our certificates confirming our status. Woo-hoo! At 12:01 AM tomorrow, we can flee the scene and get out of Dodge! We inquired about how many have been quarantined here and how many were positive, and they said there have been more than 14,000 people quarantined over the 7 weeks of the program. They wouldn't disclose numbers of positives, but said there had been a lot over those weeks who tested positive, making the quarantine effort very worthwhile. The teams congratulated us, wished us best of luck, and we thanked them for all their efforts, as they marched on to the next room.<br />
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So, as an anti-climax, I present here our Last Breakfast in Dodge (and I KNOW you know those Cocoa Puffs went straight into the bin!):</div>
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We knew all this was happening because in the breakfast bag was this nice missive tipping us off to the protocol for the day and for our departure tomorrow - a cheery little memo, thanking us for our patience during the whole isolation process and spelling out details of the departure procedure tomorrow. All very helpful and thorough.</div>
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We made a start on gathering bits and pieces from the hiding places we'd stashed them in the room, whiled away a little time on the 'Net, and at 5PM-ish the dinner knock on the door happened...the earliest ever. We think they are now quite ready to be rid of us! And there it was, our Chicken Schnitzel, Salad and Panna Cotta. Funny, we didn't get at all teary-eyed as we ate...</div>
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At 6PM we had one last FaceTime with our Quarantine Buddy down the hall, raising a glass of wine to salute each other, celebrating our having survived the whole experience. She leaves early tomorrow morning for Queensland so we won't have a chance to see her as we all leave the hotel. This is definitely not the end of this friendship, though...we'll be staying in touch. Altogether a delightful person.</div>
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So...only one remaining Quarantine Journal, tomorrow, after we arrive home in Bowral. Trea and Wendie pick us up here at 10AM...see you all tomorrow, same time!</div>
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We were very interested to see the promised concert on the terrace this evening, but we still had a full day of eating ahead of us before that. A real shock to the system when we saw breakfast...Cocoa Puffs?!! Uh, no. Those hit the rubbish quick smart, and we shared the Rice Bubbles, aka Rice Krispies, for the Yanks. All the usual suspects were in the bag, and we did not hold back.<br />
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Then on to our favorite spots to peruse the news of the day, check email, browse the 'Net, as you do.<br />
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We watched the singers a bit, then grabbed a bite to eat, then back to the concert. The Basque Chicken with Roasted Potatoes was very good. The bubbles were a nice touch, too.<br />
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Everyone was loving the music -- everything from opera to show tunes to popular classics to Tina Turner! -- Oh Mio Bambino Caro, You'll Never Walk Alone, Alleluia, Proud Mary. As it got darker, people waved their iPhones with the flashlights turned on, to participate. Those with balconies rocked out, and danced up a storm. They had much better sound, and could show their appreciation </div>
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It was a really special ending to this very unusual experience we are all having together. And now, on to our final day in quarantine...hooray!</div>
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There was a welcome announcement in the bag with our breakfast goodies - on Monday night (tonight) we will have a nice live concert in the terrace below our window, featuring three opera singers. This is a very nice touch, and I'm sure we will all appreciate the entertainment. I think they've provided the Instagram live feed, as well, since so many of us won't be able to open our windows to enjoy the sound. A very nice touch, I think.</div>
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During our daily check-in phone call from the Nurse's Station, we learned that the hotel will have a little hiatus from quarantine guests once the current groups have departed. After our departure Wednesday, and the group after us leaves Thursday, the hotel will close for a couple of weeks for a thorough cleaning. Other hotels in Sydney will accommodate incoming people needing quarantine, and then the Sofitel Wentworth will again pick up the gauntlet again for incoming flights as the need presents. She said the hotel has already opened the top two floors of this hotel to non-quarantine guests, but there are none staying here at present since people aren't traveling yet. That will change over time, as travel restrictions are lifted.</div>
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I'm sad to report that your intrepid journal writer fell down on her job at lunch, and somehow lost the photo she took of our lunch on Day 11...which was too bad because it was really good: Mushroom Ravioli with Porcini Cream Sauce. However, she gets extra points for sharing this treat with her Better Half, because his Lamb and Lebanese Tabouli was so fatty and bland that he decided to give it a miss. </div>
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We added these to the stash in the kettle cupboard for the next inhabitants. Actually, I doubt that will happen. My suspicion is that everything consumable or usable (tea, coffee, milk, butter, jam, lotions, soap, shampoo, etc.) will likely be binned before the next guests arrive. Doubt they would want to risk any lurking coronavirus bits hanging around...<br />
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Did I ever mention to you the it takes 12 steps to get from our door, across the room to our window? 1, 2, 3, 5, ...<br />
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Up early, showered and dressed in my prison garb, ready for my Weet-Bix, juice and flaky croissants...another day in Quarantineland.<br />
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If you've never tried Weet-Bix, I recommend giving them a miss...they turn into a gloopy mess as soon as the milk hits them! Those pears look good, but will need a day or two to ripen. A treat to look forward to. Couldn't resist the morning pastries, though.<br />
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I had been planning to draft emails to the Prime Minister's Office and to the Hotel Manager, expressing our appreciation for how well-thought-out and well-executed the quarantine process has been, so that was task one for this morning. Got those posted or sent, feeling very pleased with myself for handling that little chore early.<br />
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We knew we were up for another swab today, but hadn't heard from anyone when that might be, so we wanted to be up and ready for when the knock on the door happened.<br />
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Given our experience on Wednesday, we felt relaxed and ready. Poor schmucks! The vigorous knock came, we confidently opened up, ready for our procedures. This time we had two male nurses, with the taller one as the swabber...an outgoing, pleasant, energetic fellow. He informed us that he only swabs the throat and one nostril, not both. Excellent, right?! <br />
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Ross went first, and from his rigid posture and spluttery cough after the throat swab, I realized we might be in trouble. He soldiered through, and I took the hot seat. Here was a case where being overconfident wasn't helpful. Where Wednesday's nurse was gentle, reassuring and fluid, our guy today was swift, no nonsense and businesslike. Throat swab caused a major coughing fit for me, and I needed a couple of swallows of water before the next step. The nasal swab was fortunately quick, but essentially fast jab in, swab around as if you're mopping a dirty floor, and yank the swab out...OUCH!<br />
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The two nurses were gone in a flash, and Ross and I looked at each other dazed. I felt like yanking the door open and shouting down the hall to our friend three doors down, "Run for it!" Clearly, this is a case where technique is everything. After a couple of tissues dabbed into the right nostril finally came back without the bright red blood spots, I settled on the bed to read and relax, and wait for my right nostril to stop aching. In a few minutes all was well, and I stopped feeling sorry for myself.<br />
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I decided to have cheese and crackers for lunch, instead of the lamb, and then retreated to the bed to start a new book. <br />
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A quiet afternoon of reading and napping, with times of reflection on why I felt a bit flat. Realized that we are now only days away from the end of the process, and we're starting to feel a bit antsy and REALLY missing fresh air and walks. Not surprising, really.<br />
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Dinner arrived, and it was excellent. Ross had delicious fresh Barramundi, and my Angus Beef Pie with mash and gravy was really good too. Salad was loaded with fresh beets (beetroot, for you Aussies), and lots of fresh rocket. We did give the dessert a miss again, though my true confessions require that I cop to heading for the licorice all-sorts almost immediately. Don't judge me.<br />
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The day started, as is now usual, with our simple Continental Breakfast...are you impressed that we've stuck to our guns and are avoiding the eggs and bacon routine? As you see, we are making some progress through that lovely chunk of Ash Brie:<br />
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A special treat of the day was a nice 90 minute Zoom visit with cousin Joe, and Marc, in California...so great to catch up with them! Not really fair, though, because Joe was toasting us with his wine (or maybe something stronger?) while it was 11AM for us here in Sydney! Too early to party hearty.</div>
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Lunch was a real treat...I'm telling you, those smoked chicken sambos with a ton of rocket and other goodies hiding inside, were just great. And I have to confess, I whipped right through the dessert, too -- a surprise treat for me: Caramel tart with chocolate topping, on a shortbread base...positively sinful! </div>
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During the afternoon we got the good news that our Covid-19 swab tests were negative, along with the surprise info that we'll need to be swabbed AGAIN on Day 10. Apparently their protocol prescribes Day 10 testing, to allow time for your results to be back before we are sprung from the hotel on Day 14. An abundance of caution, perhaps, given that we'd been swabbed on Day 8, but they really are taking a conservative approach to the testing in Australia, no doubt contributing to the excellent low infection and death rates experienced here. At least we know the drill now, and won't be feeling any anxiety about how it all happens.</div>
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Dinner included a nice little treat: Gazpacho to start, one of our favorites. It was spicy and delicious. Ross enjoyed his Lamb Souvlaki Skewer, but my Mushroom and Pea Risotto was on the bland side...but then, I'm not a fan of risotto. Wonder why I ticked that box, anyway? Passed on the Creme Caramel dessert, after my lunchtime indulgence.</div>
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And the Tuesday menu was included in our dinnertime bag...exciting, because that will be our last full day's menu while we're here. If all goes as expected, we'll be heading for home on Wednesday! Apparently, after a final check to be sure we're healthy, we can leave the hotel at 12:01AM on May 20. Which means that my final Journal entry will happen from home, when I can report to you all the final events of this quarantine experience...whoopee! Hmmmm...wonder if Adora can deliver delicious, piping hot lattes and chokkies to Bowral...Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-25670956089720004612020-05-14T15:50:00.000-07:002020-05-19T21:19:06.120-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Day 8 (UPDATE: Test Results In, All A-OK -- No Virus!Hmmmm. Day 8 of this quarantine didn't start out quite as expected. We awoke early, had our (instant) coffee, but it seemed we were a little quiet...not the usual chatting.<br />
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Ross: I hate to say it, but I think my throat is a little scratchy this morning.<br />
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Dianne: I've been feeling the same...<br />
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Ross: And I've got a little sniffle, too, and feel a bit tired. Wonder if I'm catching a cold.<br />
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Dianne: Yeah, probably a little cold.<br />
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Both: Bugger!<br />
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Being the responsible, law-abiding folk we are, our next action was a call to the Nurse's Station to report our symptoms. Ross emphasized that these were slight symptoms, and that we'd had similar symptoms occasionally, since the wildfires in New South Wales in November, but felt we should report them, all the same.<br />
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The nurse said, "Yes, probably just a cold, but let's go over the other symptoms: Difficulty breathing? No. Aches and pains? No. Changes in ability to smell or taste? No. Coughing? No. Lack of Energy? A bit." She told us we probably were just catching a little cold, but she would discuss our symptoms with the doctor, who would be arriving soon. She said that the medical team is taking a very conservative approach, and that we should expect that he would want us to be swabbed, and she would call to confirm that once she's spoken with him. She told us the procedure would be this: the nurses, wearing full protection, would knock on the door, to alert us they had arrived. We should have a chair by the door for us to sit in, as we can't enter the hallway and the nurses don't enter the rooms. She advised having a couple of tissues on hand, because the procedure can be "quite unpleasant" and we might "splutter a bit". <br />
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Oh, great! In due course, she called back to say the doctor did want us to be swabbed, and the nurses would arrive at our door within the hour. Oh, ok...no pressure. The knock on the door came, and there they were: two very friendly, professional, efficient young nurses, decked out in their yellow plastic personal protection. After a minute or two of verifying our names, dates of birth, etc., the one administering the swabs told us we would have both throat swabs and nasal swabs in both nostrils. She said the throat swab might give us the sensation of needing to cough, and if so would we please try to cough into the tissues and toward the room, not toward the hall. With the nasal swabs, she said we might feel a need to sneeze, and if so, would we please try to control it until she had finished, but if we were too uncomfortable to let her know and she would stop for a moment.<br />
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Ross went first, and was a champ...no coughing or sneezing, though he was glad for the tissues when it was finished...your eyes and nose do seem to run a little bit.<br />
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I was next, and definitely had the cough urge, but managed to control it till the swab was finished. Same with the nasal swab...but once she finished I did sneeze...very satisfying!<br />
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All in all, we both would rate the procedure not as "quite unpleasant", but as "mildly unpleasant and a little bit uncomfortable and odd" but definitely no biggie. The nurse was incredibly skilled, and reassured us during the whole process: "You're doing great. Breath through your mouth. Breath, keep breathing, only 4, 3, 2 seconds left, and I'm removing the swab now." Really excellent technique and reassurance skills. The whole swabbing process takes no more than 30 to 45 seconds total...she was a real pro!<br />
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Dramatic start to our day, for sure!<br />
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We both woke up this morning feeling better...no more scratchy throats, but still a little sniffly. No more fatigue, though. We will hope to hear our swab results in the next few hours, and will update the blog (and Facebook) once we hear. We feel very optimistic that we don't have Covid-19.<br />
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Having switched to Continental Breakfasts, we are starting our days a little lighter, which is a good thing. Some Special K cereal and milk, orange juice, mandarins, and our usual Viennoise pastries. We gave the yoghurt a miss. Not exactly a low cal brekkie, but not as heavy on the tum. We decided it would be a nice time to break out the brie to add a bit of extra flavor to those pastries. Excellent Adelaide Hills Ash Brie, and aptly named, too: Udderly Delicious!<br />
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And then, for another thrill-a-minute event, our clean linens were delivered. We had a ton of fun making up the bed and replacing our towels with clean ones. The used ones were bundled up in big black plastic bags and set outside our door, which gave me the idea of taking these next two photos, to show you how curved the hallways are in this building. You can see the used linens stacked up in the two rooms to our left, a delivery of bottled water to a room toward the end of the corridor, and a paper bag delivery or pick-up for either another room or waiting to go into the service area, which is that short corridor on the right, which is where clean linens and supplies are kept, I think.</div>
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After all that strenuous exercise, wrestling the sheets on the bed, we were ready for lunch. A real treat it was, too: Poached Salmon with perfectly cooked broccoli florets and potatoes. We passed on the potatoes and headed for dessert -- a surprise for me. Ross was unflummoxed: "Oh, lime jelly," he said. "Lime jelly?" said I? What's that? Turns out it's what we "Murricans" know as Jello. With just one textural difference...it has a tendency to cling to your teeth and tongue rather than just slipping right down your gullet. I feel it's important to pass along these cultural differences. So important, don't you think?</div>
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After our eventful day, we took it quietly for the afternoon, awaiting the exciting dinnertime. It's just a thrill a minute around here! This time Ross had Lamb Curry and I had Vegetarian Fried Rice. Both were good, though I would really have enjoyed some soy sauce to go with mine. There were little containers of very spicy Fish Cakes, too...we both sampled them and they were very tasty, but a bit too spicy for us. Dessert was Tapioca with Mango, which Ross enjoyed but didn't appeal to me...tapioca looks a bit too much like fish eyes for my taste...</div>
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-40776904649980437422020-05-13T17:01:00.000-07:002020-05-19T21:19:16.053-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Day 7Momentous day -- halfway through our quarantine. Nothing new, same old, same old. But we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel.<br />
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We are gradually transitioning to the Continental Breakfast, feeling we could definitely do with a bit less food. So one of us (Ross) tried the lighter option, and I kept with the eggs, mainly because I have such a weakness for hash browns. But what is it with that bacon? Now, I LOVE bacon, but when it isn't crispy, forget it. And this was just about the opposite of crispy, so I gave it a miss. Shared the eggs with Ross, and everybody was happy.<br />
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We had an excellent FaceTime chat with our friend V, in Melbourne. We hadn't spoken with her in quite a while, and it was her first FaceTime chat. After a slight bobble trying to get video going on both sides, all went well and we had a great chat. She seems very cheerful and upbeat, enjoying her apartment in St. Kilda. Pretty views from the windows, an adorable little kitchen, all the mod cons.<br />
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Lunch time drew near, so we said bye-bye and awaited our next meal treat. And it WAS a treat, too: Fish and Chips, nice and crispy -- a feat I thought would be impossible in these conditions. We really enjoyed it, as well as the nice crispy apples for dessert. Maybe yesterday was Crispy Day at the Wentworth! (Though you couldn't have proved it by the breakfast bacon.)<br />
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Next up was a Zoom chat with Ross's mum Rae, and niece Kate. Warrigal in Bundanoon, where Rae lives, has kindly organized for iPads to be brought to residents, by arrangement, so they can chat with loved ones. Kate was in Queensland and we were in Sydney, of course, and all went smoothly. It was Rae's first Zoom chat, and we were impressed that at 98 years of age she can take all these new-fangled devices and systems in her stride. What a peach!</div>
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By mid-afternoon, my eyes were square from so much screen time -- between video sessions, email and staring at our computers to catch up on the news and Facebook, I felt the need for a little lie-down with eyes closed. An hour or so of napping set me right again. Ross did another batch of his laundry...what a handy fellow to have around in quarantine.</div>
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More supplies were delivered to our door, and I wonder if they might have an over-supply of instant coffee packets, sugar, bottled water, shampoo and toilet paper. All were included in our care package again, and I think we are supplied through the rest of 2020!</div>
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Dinnertime came -- we wondered how we could possibly eat again so soon, but we soldiered on. Would you look at the size of that lasagne! It was really good, but I think we each managed to eat about one-sixth before admitting defeat. Please note that nearly empty salad container at the right...Mrs. Klutz managed to knock against it, the lid popped off, and nearly the entire thing landed on the floor. Just that one lettuce leaf was left for me to eat. Ross offered to share, but I opted for another half-glass of wine, instead -- as you do. The garlic bread and dessert were binned, sadly, because we were too full (I almost said "we were just stuffed", but I've learned over the years that THAT is a rude expression in Australia!)</div>
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Breakfast did not disappoint -- this was a frittata with mushrooms and chicken herb sausage, plus the usual Viennoise pastries. Having feet of clay, we scarfed up the pastries, too!</div>
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As you may have seen on my Facebook page, one highlight of the day was our success in ordering two "real coffee" lattes -- after days of that horrid instant coffee. Adora came through with two absolutely delicious large lattes, piping hot, and a cute little chocolate truffle to boot. This was an absolute high point for me...I really hadn't realized just how much I was missing real coffee. Thanks, Adora! You'll definitely be hearing from us again, very soon.</div>
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A bit of video chatting, a lot of loafing around reading, knitting and internet browsing and then? You guessed it, LUNCH!</div>
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Contented tummies, and feeling mellow from a nice glass of wine, the zoo animals headed for Dreamland. Nearly half-way through our quarantine...hooray!</div>
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Though if we keep eating those delicious, flaky pastries, our waistlines are definitely going to be in trouble! The kitchen seems to have run out of jam, but they've added butter to our bags...just what we need...NOT. <br />
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Looks like another sunny day, though fairly crisp temps...55 F (13C) in the early morning, and I never saw it get higher than 65 F (18C) as the day progressed.<br />
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Lunch arrived, and it's always a bit of a surprise, since we can never remember what we each ordered. Fortunately there was a clue on the paper bag in which everything arrived: CB and CS. Ross had Curried Beef, which he thoroughly enjoyed, and I had a really good Chicken and Brie Sandwich. The nice crisp apples that came with were most appreciated, too. <br />
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The afternoon was a bit eventful...we seemed to have what sounded like a gaggle of day care toddlers shrieking and carrying on in the hallway. I stuck my head out to check, but as the building is very curved we can only see the hallway directly in front of our room and in front of the room on either side. Nothing visible, but the clamor was coming from the right, further down the hall. My head popping out startled the "hall monitor" sitting to the left of our door, and we exchanged startled looks, with my eyebrows raised and my head tilt to the right indicating what I was trying to check out. The din continued, unexplained, for the next hour or so. I felt sorry for the parents in that room -- imagine being cooped up in a room just like ours with a couple (or three!) toddlers for 14 days!<br />
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And then, the highlight of our day: a delivery from Coles! The nice young soldier who delivered our bags chatted with Ross a bit, asking how long we'd been quarantined, and how the experience has been, so far. Very impressive young military personnel, I must say. We had fun unpacking our treats and stocking up the larder. You can't see the grapes, because they are already tucked away in the fridge.<br />
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I came across a magazine article online about the quarantine hotels featuring our hotel -- lots of good info and some photos that show more of the building. Quite an interesting read: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.traveller.com.au/travel-and-covid19-welcome-to-hotel-pandemic-2020-inside-one-of-australias-most-luxurious-hotels-during-quarantine-h1nksb&source=gmail&ust=1589237815294000&usg=AFQjCNHKDPBsxk4WBLj82KuFS6z5rPPMrA" href="https://www.traveller.com.au/travel-and-covid19-welcome-to-hotel-pandemic-2020-inside-one-of-australias-most-luxurious-hotels-during-quarantine-h1nksb" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">https://www.traveller.com.au/<wbr></wbr>travel-and-covid19-welcome-to-<wbr></wbr>hotel-pandemic-2020-inside-<wbr></wbr>one-of-australias-most-<wbr></wbr>luxurious-hotels-during-<wbr></wbr>quarantine-h1nksb</a><br />
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It was Mother's Day, and our breakfast had a nice little surprise: special little cakes to change it from regular breakfast into "High Tea"...a nice touch. And the scrambled eggs were really tasty, but what a huge pile...I only managed half, or less...<br />
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Got into a new book, Cherokee America, by Margaret Verble. Very unusual story, quirkily told -- I keep finding myself smiling or laughing at the sly, tongue-in-cheek, drily presented comments hidden in the story. A good read.</div>
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A nice chat with our friend from the airplane, just down the hall, on Face Time. She cleverly brought her yoga mat along, so she spent 2 hours (!!!) at yoga. Of course, she's much younger than I am! She tipped us off about the guard patrolling the courtyard, so Ross had a look, and sure enough, there he was. Lots of people spend time at their windows, and give cheery little waves when you catch each other's eye.</div>
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The nurse rang again, and Ross thought to ask how many people are staying in this hotel under quarantine. I was amazed to hear it's more than 300 people. When asked whether they ever discover people who actually have symptoms of Covid-19, she replied, "Oh, yes, regularly." Apparently if you become ill and they suspect it's the virus, you are tested and taken off immediately to another hotel that houses only those who have the virus. She said the isolation requirements are even more stringent at these hotels, as you would imagine, and the place is entirely and strictly locked down and controlled by the military, whereas here it's mainly under the control of the police, with military personnel handling certain tasks, like delivering meals, collecting rubbish, and patrolling the floors.</div>
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No knitting at all, yet, but I may get to it today (Monday). That cowl and pair of socks sure aren't going to knit themselves! I finished a cowl just before we left California, and the one I have with me will be the same pattern. Thought you might be interested to see the California one modeled, so here it is. Please ignore the lack of make-up (and the wet grey hair springing forth everywhere!(...this model just didn't take her modeling duties seriously enough...</div>
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Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-49850477336241668202020-05-09T11:03:00.001-07:002020-05-19T21:19:53.857-07:00A Corona Virus Quarantine Journal, Day ThreeDay 3 included three video chats with friends and family, a real saving grace. What did we ever do before Face Time, Zoom and Messenger Video Chat? It's a blessing for us shut-ins, for sure. And our internet connection seems to be up to the challenge, which is also a wonderful boon.<br />
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I thought it might be interesting to show you the meals we received yesterday. [This was the last day of our set menu experience, and starting today (Sunday) we begin the new routine of two menu item selections for each meal. It will be interesting to see if the meals are different in quality or quantity from the set menu or not.] Unfortunately, I forgot to photograph the breakfast omelet, which was good, accompanied by two small hash brown potato patties (yum!) and a sausage (not so yum). But I did take a pic of the lovely little mini pastries that came with:<br />
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These seem to come with breakfast every morning, and neither of us can resist them. We may gain a few pounds during our stay here!<br />
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Lunch always seems to be the best meal -- at least so far. Yesterday was no exception: Chicken Breast Chunks in a Creamy Sauce with Sautéed Spinach and a Light Cream Sauce:<br />
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The cheesecake for dessert was also tasty, but we both only had a bite or two to try it out. We do have to show SOME restraint!<br />
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There was a delivery during the afternoon of some staple items we hadn't requested but they anticipated we might need: half a dozen shampoo and conditioners, a box of tissues, more plastic bin liners. They are pretty heads-up about trying to be ahead of the curve on our needs.<br />
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Dinner was good, though we weren't certain whether it was beef or lamb. A bit spicy, over rice, in a nice sauce. More than either of us could eat, so we just picked at it. The green salad with balsamic dressing was tasty and very welcome. We had been feeling we needed veggies. There were also a couple of custards for dessert that were not appealing, so we skipped those. Still no news on a better wine option for us to order, so I was reduced to a glass of the ho-hum Shiraz Cabernet from yesterday. Ross wasn't tempted, so he tee-totaled. Hoping they get the wine situation sorted out soon.<br />
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The surprise in the dinner bag was this little flyer -- coffee and cake is available for delivery. Welcome news, indeed! The only fly in the ointment is that they aren't open on Sunday, so we haven't been able to try it yet. Will report later on whether the coffee arrives still hot, and what the pastries are like. Stay tuned!<br />
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Our last order of the day, after an excellent suggestion from our nearby friend, Sara, was to place an online order for fresh fruit and treats from a local grocery chain. We first tried Woolworth's (Woolies, in the local vernacular - very similar chain to Safeway in the States), but Ross got wrapped around the axles on their not-helpful website and the order wouldn't allow itself to be submitted. He tried again with Cole's (the other big local grocery chain here) and sailed right through. So, tomorrow we'll have a delivery of grapes, apples, bananas, blueberries, plus the guilty pleasures of brie, crackers (biscuits to you local types), and licorice all-sorts for me -- Ross doesn't approve, but indulges my addiction.<br />
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As my friend, Lynne, would say...Anon!Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-3843548396057802732020-05-08T17:37:00.002-07:002020-05-19T21:20:11.833-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Day TwoYesterday was Day Two of our stay, and it was a pretty quiet day. We got our routines down, began to understand how this system works, and had a good day. <br />
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It turns out that the hotel houses only people who are quarantining, no other guests. That explains a few things. I think I'll just run down how the meals go. All meals are delivered in brown paper bags set just outside the door, and the knock on the door signals it has arrived. The food items are all either in small paper bags or in plastic take-away containers. Cutlery is, of course, pretty flimsy plastic, as you'd expect. Everything we handle needs to be disposable. After we eat, we are to put all rubbish into a plastic bin liner and leave it in the hallway for collection.<br />
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Breakfast was essentially bacon and egg on a roll, and very tasty...no complaints! It was accompanied by a really delicious small croissant, a "Viennoise" pastry with jam inside, and pineapple juice.<br />
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Lunch was a treat for Ross: Curried Chicken over Rice. I'm not a curry fan, but even I found it very palatable. It was accompanied by a small green salad and Coconut Cake. Portion sizes are bigger than we normally eat, but we gave it our best shot.<br />
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Dinner was Beef Stew with Roasted Potatoes. The salad, oddly, was Potato Salad -- not sure why that seemed like a good idea! Two potato courses in one meals seemed a bit excessive, but that's hardly a disaster. Dessert was Creme Caramel of the pre-packaged variety.<br />
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We had ordered a bottle of Shiraz Cabernet to accompany dinner, but that proved to be the only real disappointment. Too sweet and not very palatable. I think that will go down the gurgler and we'll see what alternatives we can arrange. A call to the help phone indicated that they may be able to get in something better and will keep us posted. They seem very responsive and genuinely trying to be helpful.<br />
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We are still in the phase of meals where there is no choice of items. Tomorrow begins the menu phase where we have a choice of two menu items for each meal, and it will be interesting to see how the quality of food changes, if at all. As of today, it appears to be good, solid, cafeteria-style food like you might find in a high school or other institution. Perfectly palatable, but definitely not fine dining. This is not a quibble...we are doing fine with this and if the standard remains as it is, it's definitely not a problem. We will emerge well fed, fat and sassy!<br />
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We called down to report that we hadn't been provided with plastic bin liners for our rubbish, and to request a few more sachets of instant coffee (that's the only thing that's a bit hard for me...I LOVE my coffee, and instant is all that's available, but I'll live!), a few extra soap cakes for our bathroom. These items were promptly delivered, along with a good stock of bottled water that we hadn't even requested, so we are well stocked. Along with our wine order, we also ordered some Pringles packets, too...my bad!<br />
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As they promised yesterday, the nurse called again in the afternoon to check on how we are feeling and to offer any assistance we might need. Very professional and helpful.<br />
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I'm going to cheat a bit and include some photos here that I took this morning. I'm going to try to make a journal entry each day, so these photos would properly belong to tomorrow's post, but this is a text-heavy post and some pics might be fun to include.<br />
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I decided to take a few more pics of our room, to give you a better idea of our digs. As I said, it's very comfortable, though a bit small. There is no dining table or dining chairs, so we use the desk and desk chair, and the ottoman from the armchair, which Ross chivalrously takes to spare me having my chin on the desk!<br />
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The bathroom is very pretty, but fairly snug, especially the shower. Definitely need to take turns with our showers and tooth-brushing, but definitely not a problem. We understand they will be providing us with fresh sheets and towels after our first week here.<br />
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Looking our our window this morning, it appears we have partly cloudy skies. It's Saturday, so there is hardly anyone out and about on the weekend. All is quiet and tranquil.<br />
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I finished my first book yesterday: The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead, which just won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. An excellent read, but very painful to read. Based on a true story of a Black youth in Tallahassee, arrested for being in a stolen car while he was hitchhiking to college to start his first year there. He was sent to the Nickel Academy, a "reform school" which was supposed to set troubled young men on the right path, but is actually a ghastly place of torture, abuse, violence and death. Hardly a happy read, but excellent writing and a gripping story.<br />
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I've included here a pic of the menu for Monday, to give you an idea of how that process works. On we go, to Day Three...<br />
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-90690337300940539012020-05-07T19:37:00.002-07:002020-05-19T21:20:18.701-07:00A Coronavirus Quarantine Journal, Part OneWho knew I'd be returning to my blog because of a virus? What an interesting time we live in! We have continued our back and forth life, permanent residents of Australia, with twice a year trips back to California. But 2020 has turned into the Year of the Coronavirus, and when we arrived back in California in late January of 2020, the drama was really just beginning to unfold. As things heated up, we continually assessed when we should return to Australia, and eventually decided to try to keep as close to our original plan as possible, and return in late April. <br />
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Our return flight on April 28 was cancelled, and our airline, Air New Zealand, temporarily suspended flights from Auckland to San Francisco, our intended departure point. So, on to Plan B: a United Airlines flight SF to Los Angeles on May 5, transiting to Air New Zealand's LA to Auckland flight, and then on to Sydney.<br />
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At 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 5, Jen, a local independent contractor who supplies transportation services to Bay Area airports, picked us up in Glen Ellen. We had an easy trip down, as traffic in the Bay Area is still amazingly light. We arrived by 9AM at SFO, for our 10:40 AM flight to LAX. The terminal wasn't deserted, but definitely sparse. Fortunately, one of the United Lounges was open, so we were able to sit comfortably, have a cup of coffee and catch up on email.<br />
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We had an on time departure on a lightly-passengered plane and arrived in Los Angeles before noon. The Air New Zealand ticket counter wasn't going to open until 4 hours before our flight to Auckland, so we wouldn't be able to get our boarding passes until 5:30 PM for our 9:35 PM flight. OK, a five and a half hour wait till the ticket counter opens, then another four and a bit hours till the flight actually leaves. Nine hours of sitting around, what fun! <br />
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Ross headed outside the terminal to scout up the one Starbucks that was open in Terminal 4 to get us a sandwich and cold drink, while I road herd on our bags at a spot near the Air New Zealand counter. A warm, sunny day, and, wow, was traffic light at LAX:<br />
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After our fine dining experience from Starbucks, in our lumpy terminal chairs, we waited things out till the Air New Zealand personnel arrived, issued our boarding passes and checked in our bags, fortunately straight through to Sydney. <br />
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The Air New Zealand lounge was closed, and when we asked about somewhere to eat, they said the only thing open was Panda Express upstairs, near our gate. So off we went for our second fine dining experience of the day. Luckily, Vino Volo was also open, and we were able to have a glass of wine and lounge a bit before heading for our gate and the flight to Auckland.<br />
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We are so impressed with Air New Zealand's Business Class. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the personnel are friendly, efficient, and always ready to be of help. The excellent glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne just added to our exuberant spirits to be underway. We were fairly pooped from our arduous day of sitting, so after a very tasty dinner (Cod in a spicy sauce with sautéed red and gold peppers, on a bed of pearl couscous) we were very ready to sleep. There were lots of empty seats, so the flight attendants just made up the beds in seats that were unoccupied, making an easy transition -- just stand up, move to the next seat, and hit the hay. <br />
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In the morning, we were treated to a very nice breakfast before arrival in Auckland.<br />
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We arrived very early, about 5AM. Of course, at that hour absolutely nothing was open. We located some comfortable armchairs in what would have been the restaurant area if anything had been open, and sat down to chat with our new friend, Sarah, who was one of the three passengers on the flight from LA who was transiting to Sydney.<br />
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A little fly in the ointment here was that they never posted the departure gate for the Sydney flight. We knew we were to board at 8:15 AM, and when that time arrived with no gate number appearing, the three of us decided to wander the gate area until we found people who looked like they were also transiting. Good strategy, and by 9AM we were on board for our final leg of this journey.<br />
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The flight was a bit over 3 hours, and with the time change we arrived in Sydney around 7 or 7:30 AM. And now the quarantining process began. <br />
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The flight crew coordinated closely with Sydney's Immigration, Customs and Border Patrol personnel, to separate out the 13 passengers on our flight who were transiting to other international destinations: Doha for some and Haneda for others. The Aussie officials took over the announcement system on the plane to instruct the remaining 21 passengers to exit the plane, following Immigration personnel down a long hall to the medical screening station, where we were instructed that we must wear face masks throughout the remainder of our time in the terminal and throughout the hotel admission process. We were instructed that no photographs were allowed from this point on. Every official we encountered, whether Immigration, Customs, Border Patrol or medical staff, was completely helpful, upbeat, friendly and welcoming.<br />
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At the medical screening checkpoint, each of us was interviewed, our temperatures checked, and we were given instruction on the symptoms we should be aware of that might require medical assistance. I didn't see any of our group hived off for further medical evaluation, so apparently we were all fever-free. <br />
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Next we were escorted to the Immigration checkpoint, where we picked up our bags, passed through Customs and were taken to a holding area in the cavernous baggage claim area. At this point, those directing us became Border Patrol and NSW Police personnel. This enormous space with its multiple huge bays for arriving luggage was eerily deserted, except for a large group of people, with huge piles of luggage and many small children, who were congregated in the adjoining bay to ours, perhaps 100 meters from us. We were told that this group of 200 Australians were being repatriated from Nepal, and had been waiting here for 2 hours for the buses to take them to their quarantine facilities. Over the next 45 minutes or so, that number began to dwindle as they were filtered onto buses.<br />
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As we waited to be called for our bus, we chatted among our group, maintaining proper social distancing. Authorities had kindly left a quantity of wheelchairs in the bay so most of us could sit if we wished. After that 45 minute wait, our group of 21 was called forward to board our bus.<br />
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Now the personnel assisting us became a mix of NSW and Australian Federal Police, plus young military personnel wearing camouflage clothing. All were completely welcoming, helpful and friendly, directing us where to go with good humor, smiles and an upbeat, positive manner.<br />
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The soldiers, young, strong and smiling, loaded our luggage into the bus and we boarded to await news of our destination. There was a bit of a wait here, as the system worked to digest our information and get it input into this new segment of the process.<br />
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After perhaps 30 minutes, our driver boarded and (mistakenly) told us we'd be going to the Sofitel at Darling Harbor. We set out toward the downtown area, and it became clear to those of us familiar with Sydney that we were NOT heading to Darling Harbor. We never learned if the driver was simply mistaken, or if he got new instructions during the journey. Apparently, the goal is to house everyone in 4 Star or 5 Star hotels, and we were all very curious to see where we'd end up.<br />
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At any rate, without further announcement, we arrived at the Sofitel Wentworth (luckily a 5 Star Hotel) in downtown Sydney, where our bags were unloaded and left against the side of the building within our view. We were given paperwork to fill out that summarized our Passport and flight details, as well as our local addresses, how we intended to travel home after the quarantine period, and our current medical status (i.e. were we feeling ill at present). We waited here for perhaps 20 minutes while our paperwork made its way through the system. Then we were told to exit the bus one or two people at a time, collect our luggage, show our passports and boarding passes from the flight, and then were given envelopes that had room numbers written on them,<br />
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We were directed not into the hotel's Reception area but into a side room staffed by New South Wales Police personnel, who double-checked our passports, boarding passes, and the information we had provided about local addresses and how we planned to travel home. Then they directed us to a soldier waiting at the elevator that is separate from those in the hotel's normal Reception area, who took us up to the 9th floor. Another friendly young soldier greeted us politely and offered to help us with our bags. We followed him down the corridor to our room, which he opened with his key and let us in. <br />
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In our room, there was a document outlining the practical details of our stay. The hotel will deliver three meals a day, which, along with the cost of our accommodation, is at the government's expense. The meals are left outside our door at appropriate meal times, and they will knock on the door to indicate they've delivered the meals. The paper bags are brought inside, the meals eaten, and the rubbish returned to the bag and left in the hall outside our door for collection. Any other rubbish we accumulate during the day may be put in plastic bags and left outside the door each evening. <br />
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If we wish to order groceries or supplies from suppliers outside the hotel, we can place an order by phone or online direct with the suppliers (Woolworths, Coles, a pharmacy, etc.) for delivery to the hotel, where military personnel will inspect the deliveries to be sure nothing unsafe or forbidden is included, and then deliver the order to our door. Items that are not allowed include cigarettes and alcohol. We can order through the hotel one bottle of wine or three bottles of beer each day, at our own expense. Ross just ordered a bottle of Shiraz Cabernet to go with our meal this evening.<br />
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Within a couple of hours of our arrival, we heard a knock at the door. A nice young solder was there with a bag containing bottled water, pretzels and two bananas, saying they felt we might like a snack as we settle in. An hour later our phone rang -- it was the hotel nurse, checking to see whether we have any prescription medications that may need to be refilled before we finish our quarantine. They will take care of that for us if needed. Also, if anyone is feeling anxious or would like to speak with a mental health professional, they would be happy to arrange that. She asked if we are feeling well, and said if we begin to feel ill to let them know as soon as possible. All very friendly and supportive. She said she will check in with us each day to be sure we are ok and don't need anything from them.<br />
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And so, after a travel day of 37 hours, we fell into bed and had a great first night's rest, and have now entered our second day of quarantine. All is well!<br />
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-2234587239845170892019-07-08T12:56:00.001-07:002019-07-08T12:56:17.549-07:00Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye...Wow!What a wonderful day. Started off with family breakfast using the last of our delicious Sunday market finds, necessitating a trip to the supermarket. <br />
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But first, an excursion to St. Antoine l'Abbaye, 8 km from Montmiral.<br />
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This door has pointed studs projecting from it's front...looks like Ross wasn't enjoying brushing against it.</div>
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A lovely St. Francis of Assisi statue in a beautiful niche.<br />
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Curved lanes lead off the main road, leading you astray.<br />
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Lichens and Kenilworth Ivy were so lovely on these old stone walls.<br />
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Incredible stained glass inside the Abbey.<br />
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This looks like a gatehouse, adjacent to the Abbey's home.<br />
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The Abbey is so huge, it's hard to get a photo that shows the scale.<br />
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After lunch, a stroll back to the car. Ross and Greg in deep conversation...<br />
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Lucious stone walls all along the way to delight us.<br />
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Hearing the cooing of a dove, I looked up to see this fellow high above. Great zoom on my Lumix camera.<br />
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Back to the parking lot and our black and silver cars.<br />
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Artichoke blossoms or thistle?<br />
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These gazanias on the wall above the parking lot were sumptuous.<br />
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Then on to swimming at the neighbors' gorgeous pool again.<br />
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Is this an orchid? So lovely in the gardens there.<br />
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Can't get enough of the gorgeous view from the pool area.<br />
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William, Thomas and Natalie loved it, too.<br />
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Ross says, I give up...time for dinner, before I turn into a prune!<br />
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Off to the Sunday market in Romans-sur-Isere, where it was very hot and very popular. Great fruit, veg, cheese, wine -- everything one could need.</div>
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The market runs up a couple of small streets right off the River Isere.<br />
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This ancient church was first built in the 800s, and has been extended and remodeled many times over the centuries.<br />
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Returning to Montmiral, we were invited to the property of friends of the owners of our villa to use their gorgeous swimming pool.<br />
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Grandson Thomas and his girlfriend Natalie prepare to plunge in...such bright sunshine they could hardly face the camera!<br />
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Now that's what I call an infinity pool!<br />
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Fun in the sun...<br />
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-84246501742259552812019-07-07T00:32:00.003-07:002019-07-07T00:32:41.797-07:00Arrived in MontmiralArrived yesterday afternoon at La Chapoutiere in the tiny village of Montmiral, France. Such a lovely, green area, though very hot on arrival yesterday. Last night here was a huge thunderstorm with a lot of rain, which really cooled things down...we'll see what the day brings today!<br />
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Here's La Chapotiere...<br />
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This is a lovely outdoor room, open to the air but covered from sun and rain.<br />
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Went for an early morning stroll in the village of Montmiral this morning...so beautiful and quiet. No one was out and about yet...</div>
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Lovely views abound from the one street of the tiny village.</div>
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This is the church, L'eglise Saint-Christophe, first mentioned 1068 in the historical writings about the area .<br />
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More lovely views of the local nut farms, a big cash crop for the area.<br />
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And the village again.<br />
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Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-34247958408550100332019-07-05T22:08:00.001-07:002019-07-05T22:08:39.785-07:00Hmmm...Geneva in the Summer...Yikes!Arrived in Geneva yesterday after leaving peaceful, picturesque Weggis. So hot! And so many people! We were surprised by the fact that there are so few places to sit outside in the shade, near Lake Geneva, in comfort. The sunshine was dazzling and boiling hot. Eventually we found a shady parklike place for a cool drink and some sorbet, which helped. Short visit today, then off to Montmiral.<br />
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Ross looks pensive, as we prepare to take the ferry from Weggis back to Lucerne, and then the train to Geneva.<br />
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As we waited for our ferry, this seaplane landed...what a surprise!<br />
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It taxied over and parked right by our hotel.<br />
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This old paddleboat ferry is the like the one we rode on the other day. Fun to have one last glimpse as we were about to leave Weggis.<br />
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And then...another seaplane landed.<br />
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Finally on our ferry for Lucerne, beautiful scenery was everywhere as we journeyed along.<br />
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Lovely chateau on the hillside, with vineyards all around.<br />
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Here's the spot we finally found in Geneva for our cold drinks and sorbet...with the added bonus of a glimpse to the left, to see the stunning Mont Blanc!<br />
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Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-81139113501795379712019-07-04T08:17:00.000-07:002019-07-04T08:17:05.821-07:00Lazy Last Day in Weggis -- A Ferry Ride to BrunnenAfter a fairly vigorous day yesterday, hiking for Ross and a long walk for me, we decided to take it easy today and just ride the ferry from Weggis out to Brunnen and back. A glorious, sunny end to our stay in Weggis. Tomorrow it's on to Geneva.<br />
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Loved the look of this gracious old hotel. Wonder what it would be like to stay here!<br />
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Every village we saw had a beautiful old church tower.<br />
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The red shutters on the lovely old brown house were closed. Wonder if the owners live and work in Zurich or another bigger city, and they just use this place as a weekender.<br />
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Arriving in Brunnen, the views of the Alps still have bits of snow visible.<br />
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Beautiful ferries shuttling back and forth every hour.<br />
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We were puzzled by this vehicle, part motorcycle, part automobile.</div>
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Walking along the shoreline, the view subtly changes as you go.<br />
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Back on the ferry for the return trip to Weggis, a couple of hours after we arrived in Brunnen, the sun was even more brilliant.<br />
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Looking back where we came from, we could see these big clouds beginning to form. Maybe another rainstorm will be in our future tonight!<br />
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Good thing Ross brought along his hat, otherwise his head and face would have been sunburned.<br />
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We rode this lovely old paddlewheel ferry yesterday. Fun to see it passing us in the other direction from today's ferry.<br />
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Those red shutters again, on our return trip.<br />
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And what a beautiful little house, right at the water's edge.<br />
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Viznau is the last stop before we return to Weggis.<br />
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Pink rock exposed a long time ago, when the rock above broke off. Loved the contrast with the Swiss flag banner.<br />
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Contrasts, contrasts, contrasts: old farm up high on the mountain, very modern houses in the middle, and a couple of graceful old houses at the water's edge.<br />
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My love of old barns never fades...<br />
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And back to Weggis in plenty of time for dinner.<br />
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-59137991485678629932019-07-03T04:46:00.002-07:002019-07-03T08:05:16.502-07:00Just Walking Around Weggis, Glorying in the Beauty EverywhereRoss set off this morning to climb Mt. Rigi, once the early morning rainstorm had ended. The morning was gloriously cool after the extreme heat of the past few days. I haven't got trekking poles with me, and there isn't a sporting goods store in Weggis, so I'm limited to walking around the lake. Luckily, there is nothing but beauty everywhere!<br />
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Couldn't resist this old barn, way up on the top of a hill...<br />
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The gardens in Weggis are absolutely gorgeous. The seven heat hasn't discouraged the blossoms!<br />
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The architecture continues to enchant me, too.<br />
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Decided a little bit of climbing wouldn't hurt, so I braved the streets going up the hill, though they are pretty darned steep.<br />
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The glorious colors and textures in the gardens kept me going.<br />
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After the walk, which worked out to be just over 5 miles, I headed back to the hotel. <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(28, 30, 33); color: #1c1e21; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">First time in the pool in about 15 years! After my 5-mile walk today, it felt really good.</span></div>
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-44941576021985090622019-07-02T23:39:00.000-07:002019-07-02T23:44:15.292-07:00The Heat Wave Continues...Leaving Zurich yesterday morning on the train for Lucerne and then the ferry to Weggis, we appreciated the overnight rainstorm that cooled things off a bit. As the day went on, the heat rose again, and by the time we arrived in Weggis it was quite hot and humid again.<br />
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Leaving Zurich's Hauptbahnhof, we were distracted by this display at Sprungli, but resisted temptation!<br />
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On ro Lucerne, where we wandered around the lovely city, along with many other tourists. The day was very warm, but if you could find a shady spot the light breeze kept us comfortable. Lunch alongside the river, and then on to the ferry.<span id="goog_931398773"></span><span id="goog_931398774"></span><br />
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Beautiful Lucerne was looking glorious in the sun...<br />
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We had lunch under the yellow umbrella at the left of this photo...<br />
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The lovely Beau Rivage, our home for the next 3 nights.<br />
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Still very warm, but as evening fell a lovely breeze began. By 9:20 PM, the view from our room was stunning!<br />
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<br />Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-70137424710114120762019-07-01T12:28:00.000-07:002019-07-01T12:28:03.880-07:00Hot, Hot, Hot!Unbelievably, Zurich was 92 F. again today! We walked up to the University of Zurich and nearly melted, wanting to visit the Focus Terra Museum there. No air conditioning in the building, so we didn't last long. A slow stroll back to the hotel (with pauses for cold drinks) helped, and then a few hours in the comfort of our air conditioned hotel. <br />
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Fortunately, by 7:30 PM the temp had moderated to 87 F. and continued to fall to a pleasant 82 F. We ventured out for dinner at a cafe with outside tables and a cooling breeze, then strolled through "our" neighborhood, enjoying the lovely architectural detail that abounds in this beautiful city.<br />
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This building is headquarters of the International Ice Hockey Federation...who'd have guessed?<br />
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And this beautiful fountain graces the lawn...<br />
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Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06930365453558985830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29519984.post-19147032531169393172019-06-30T10:47:00.000-07:002019-06-30T10:47:40.541-07:00First full day in Zurich, a Sunday, and WOW has it been hot! We saw a high of 96 F., and even on the ferry out to Rapperswil and back it was very hot...especially on the return voyage.<br />
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Here is the lovely view as we floated along. You can see the Alps a bit, even with the extreme heat haze.<br />
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Blogger doesn't want to cooperate and let me arrange these sequentially, but I wanted to include the scenes along the water and the lovely Rose Garden in Rapperwil. Enjoy!<br />
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