With the power being off for scheduled maintenance, after doing some work in the garden, we went into town for lunch at the Bistro de Paris where I had my usual Buckwheat Galette, today's was with mushrooms, potato and blue cheese - delicious. Doug also had the same as last time, the big breakfast. There was a steady flow of customers. I did notice hand sanitizer near the door but apart from that it was back to normal.
We then walked down the main street, which was no different to a usual Wednesday, to the A.T.M. at our bank. I needed to get some cash - we have needed cash a few times during lockdown for firewood etc. and I was able to borrow from an envelope we had ready to give Doug's grand daughter at her wedding which had to be postponed due to Lockdown. We didn't have to go into the bank, just use the machine outside but there was a security guard only letting a certain number of people in at a time.
Then it was a visit to browse at Trade Aid where we ended up buying a couple of cane baskets for our firewood.
We then drove to the Supermarket for our first "live shop" since Lockdown began. Apart from the perspex screens at the checkouts it was just the same as before, then to the Pharmacy for repeat prescriptions - no sanitiser there.
The power cut was a lot shorter than we were told so the power had been back on long before we got home.
The day started quite cold but warmed up during the day - I see it is set to get down to 6 degrees tonight.
Cool nights are on the way. All normal down here again, lots of sanitiser available, and the Scan codes in many places. Wonderful to be able to go to a cafe again.
ReplyDeleteI have still not seen any codes - perhaps I have not been looking hard enough. Keep warm.
DeleteI phoned my doc' for a repeat prescription yesterday. She said she'd leave it at the reception desk for me. When I asked if I should leave her usual fee with the receptionist, she said there'd be no charge. Life gets better and better!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds good.
DeleteFrom Germany to New Zealand and Denmark to Taiwan, women have managed the coronavirus crisis far better than the men. Maybe we would have been in a much stronger position if Theresa May had been in charge?
ReplyDeleteI think women have more empathy. Mind you, after Boris had the virus knew what it was like you would think he would be hell bent on getting rid of it.
DeleteIn the supermarket this morning there were crowds of people - I much preferred social distancing!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am not keen on crowds. We went to the supermarket after lunch and just for a small shop and it was not too busy.
DeleteMust feel good to be back to normal!
ReplyDeleteGood but strange.
DeleteHow nice to be able to go out and eat again. Love the sound of your galette. Life is good !
ReplyDeleteThey make a good cup of tea and the food is always good. Cooked from scratch.
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