So what are we up to?

Well as you now know, due to the canal closures we are stranded in Aigues-Mortes in Southern France and can only go out for short periods and for only 5 possible reasons, 2of which do not apply.
How are we coping? Well at the moment I would say fairly well. I am exercising at around 8am either alongside the boat circuit or insanity style or going for a jog followed by stretches and flexibility, all while John slowly wakes up. A leisurely breakfast follows then we get a news update and one or the other of us goes shopping if we need anything with ID and Attestation of course. We have been advised that we are not allowed to walk around together although at the moment we still see others doing this.
Late morning we usually start to do some boat maintenance. At the moment this is sanding and oiling the teak decks. Yes I know not everyone agrees with sanding but our decks are old and therefore good quality and with at least 18mm thickness of solid teak. Then lunch or just a piece of fruit or two before a little more work or reading, knitting, puzzle books/games and more internet news. Fortunately the Dutch guy in the catamaran behind us has a dog and as of today I am her second official walker especially when he has work to do that is on/off the boat. He is making a Bimini cover and struggled to keep dog confined/entertained today. The last couple of days were very foggy early on but still bright sunshine by 9am so I took photos before and after to show you and John, I felt very at home.
Just Incase you were thinking that we are having a ball a took a photo of John’s leg to show the damage the little black flys had done after one nights lack of sleep we managed to get some antihistamine tablets so at least we are no longer shredding ourselves. The little blighters are still nibbling though and it’s like pin pricks each time they do.
Next week the weather won’t be so great so I feel a spring clean coming on, will let you know how it goes.
Keep your distance to keep safe and wash hands regularly.
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