Twenty-twenty. It's been a traumatic, often terrifying, yet strangely transformative year few will forget in a hurry.
Managed Isolation NZ
Amigos & Ancestors In Auckland
Continuing our journey down the east coast of Northland a couple of weeks ago. We spent a few days catching up with friends and visiting Auckland.
MIQ Day 13 – Preparing For Release
It's difficult to believe we've almost completed our fourteen days of Managed Isolation. Weirdly, I'll miss it!
MIQ Day 12 – Ten Tips To Thrive In Managed Isolation
We fully appreciate that being able to return to New Zealand at this time of the world's history is a precious gift.
MIQ Day 11 – Happily Connecting And Eating
This morning began early. My alarm was set for a 7.15 am start to get ready for a House Party at 7.30 am with three friends ...
MIQ Day 10 – A Bit Of Excitement
Under 'normal' circumstances, I'd be posting a blog Wednesdays' and weekends. For me, daily blog reading can become rather tedious ...
MIQ Day 9 – A Quiet Day
There are only five sleeps to go now before our expected 'release' day on Saturday 5th September. So long as our day 12 COVID-19 tests are negative ...
MIQ Day 8 – Feeling Spring-Like Again
I recall watching the trees budding and blossom sprouting as winter turned to spring during late March in the UK when we were 'locked down’.
MIQ Day 7 – Enjoying A Day Off
That sounds odd, doesn't it? A day off Managed Isolation? How can that be? No, just a day off 'work' with far less screen time
MIQ Day 6 – In Trouble At Almost Halfway
Time in MIQ is speeding by. Tomorrow morning will be our halfway point. We still haven't worked out a way to get back to Gisborne on 5th ...
MIQ Day 5 – Productivity And Connectivity
Five days into our Managed Isolation, and we're over a third through the requisite 14 days already. I don't think we're 'suffering' at all.
MIQ Day 4 – Celebrating All The Fours
Forty-four years ago today, a monumental event in my life occurred. On 26th August 1976, at 10.36 pm, my eldest daughter Lisa Marie was born.
MIQ Day 3 – Test Day
Today was the first COVID-19 compulsory MIQ test day. We waited apprehensively, hoping someone would come early enough for us to be able to go outside
MIQ Day 2 – Back To Work
Today is our third day back in New Zealand; the second full day of Managed Isolation. Being 'stuck' in a lovely hotel room is beginning to feel like our 'new normal'. Admittedly it's frustrating at times, as there are obviously things we want to get sorted now we're here but are unable to. But it … Continue reading MIQ Day 2 – Back To Work
MIQ Day 1 – Settling In Nicely
In case you're not aware, MIQ stands for Managed Isolation and Quarantine. Part of the NZ government's 'Unite Against COVID-19' plan ...
Feeling Welcomed Home
Have you heard of Dave Dobbyn? He sings a very 'famous in New Zealand' song called 'Welcome Home' which I've been listening to rather a lot recently.