We have been informed this week that our lockdown is to continue at least till the end of the month. That would make it two and a half months! Some areas are to stay at stage 4 while others move to 3. So tired of this ......
What beautiful layers of turquoise, to offer tranquility at times like this. I've now been in self isolation for 66 days but I'm planning to be at home until there's a vaccine.
These are such tough times aren’t they Diana. We have had our lockdown ‘eased’ but some people are taking it too far now. No happy medium it seems. Chin up, as my grandmother used to say, this too shall pass. Lovely seascape here
so hard - here I fear they are starting to lift things too quickly. of course we haven't had the level of lockdown you have had, but this weekend people have just reacted like the lifting is free-for-all and it's a real worry.
what a world this has become so quickly. thinking of you
They are starting to lift lockdown here but very slowly. It’s the idiots who suddenly think it’s all over and they are gathering in crowds regardless of the social distancing rules we still have! Scary times and I think it will be like this for a long time. Stay safe!
It's tough. Scary times. We have just gone in a stage 2 (these are different in different countries). Schools go back, full attendance, on Monday. It's odd out there as people are making a conscious effort to keep away for strangers when moving around. Hope you get through this soon. Keepyour chin up :)
Scary times Diana , more so in one sense as we are starting to gradually lift the lockdown . A period where some misuse the privileges , gathering in crowds and forgetting the social distancing rules which are still in place . Such tranquil scenes - we all need these at the moment !
Beautiful capture. We have been on lockdown for 9 or 10 weeks. We hate it especially since Summer is on the door step but keeping ourselves occupied makes it a lovely and unique experience and I am able to enjoy garden life like never before.
Wow you have had such a strict lock down. The beaches have opened here but only for walking, swimming (brrr), surfing or fishing. No sitting or gathering in groups'
That turquoise water is so inviting! The lockdown is so difficult, there are only so many closets to re-organize! Hang in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
This lockdown is hard, for sure, though they are starting to lift things in NJ here. But I fear that as the beaches get overwhelmed we'll be right back where we started. This is a great shot to take our minds off of it
Lovely tones of blue! We’re approaching the 2-month mark here and like you, straining to get out. This week we began stage 1 and I’ve seen more and more people at the beaches where walking is now allowed but not sitting on the sand. Little by little things are opening up. Hopefully we can stay safe while regaining our footing in the world.
I think you have been stuck in for about the same length as me. But maybe you are not allowed out at all? I saw your image and immediately felt a longing to get to the coast. We don't get a coastal 'fix' very often , but just knowing it is not possible makes it worse. There is such a freshness in these waves and I love their turquoise hue. Hang on in there - it will end.
Lovely tones of water. the turquoise is my favorite. The parks are open now, but not the amenities. I wouldn't visit the beach yet. too many people aren't following the sdistancing rule. I think we've a long way to go still. stay safe.
Great view and capture of the water and sandbank
That`s a long close. We`ve reduce the lockdown for a great much. Hope you find you photo inspiration close to you home. Stay save and healthy. .
We just had our beaches open up today! Hooray. But I worry we are being premature and that tourists will bring the virus in in their rush to get back to the ocean
Having been scared to death this week, I wish we were not opening up so quickly. I would be more in tune with it, since i understand the need to work and get the economy going, but hardly anyone is wearing a mask or social distancing anymore here. I love your ocean shots. Your water is such a beautiful color.
@jyokota We will be doing the same Junko, albeit that I have to do grocery shopping once a week. I just wish that we would be allowed to get out of our home and go for a walk around the estate.
I have been remaking a slideshow of our trip to Africa in 2008- and wondering if I will ever be able to get back. It is such a diverse and marvellous country. Its a new world...and none of us are loving the restrictions. However with a bit of luck we may all say we are glad we did the lockdown for a good result.
@ludwigsdiana -- I'm having all my groceries delivered. So I hear stories of how surreal it is to be in the grocery store, but since I have used a delivery service for years it's something to which I can't quite relate. I do wish I could get out to a farmers market though
what a world this has become so quickly. thinking of you
Everything feels quite surreal.
We are in L 2 now but I’m still working from home
It's tough, Diana. Stay safe.
In Canada we are opening up slowly but there is always people that abuse it!
That`s a long close. We`ve reduce the lockdown for a great much. Hope you find you photo inspiration close to you home. Stay save and healthy. .