Day 25 (Sunday 19 April)

Another lazy morning, they seem to be becoming the norm. Changed bed, did the washing and chased the washing around the backyard as it kept being blown off the line.

This morning Geoff and I made a bear hunt for the kids. We hid hospital bear in various places around the backyard, took photos of him hiding and sent them off to the sandpit.

Today a global concert was televised. Famous singers and bands from all around the world performed from their own homes to recognise health workers around the world and raise money for WHO. Ironically while the world unites to support WHO Trump has withdrawn all USA funding from WHO, because he says they got it wrong.😠

Nine new cases today and one death. 1431 cases and 12 deaths.

This afternoon we went for a walk up to the monks. On the way we came across a beautiful kereru perching in a small kowhai bush right next to the footpath. I was able to get up really close to him to take a few photos. There were also two bellbirds in the tree above him.

I was thinking as we walked around the monastery how life for the monks hasn't really changed under the level four lockdown. They are used to being isolated and by themselves.

Cabinet is going to make a decision tomorrow about whether we can leave Level 4 lockdown and go into Level 3. My prediction is that the Level 4 lockdown will be extended for two more weeks. Watch this space.

What I am thankful for today: That the birds are reclaiming their environment and allowing us to share it with them.

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