Up at 2.00am and on the road by 2.20am heading for Stansted airport. No issues, nice and quick journey. Shame Nik and Gaz decided not to come but it was fine and an understandable decision. Airport was quiet but it was 4.00am and out of season.
Went to the lounge we had booked and had breakfast and a free bar, nice one. Buck’s Fizz and then Gin and Tonics!! Bit tipsy but nice feeling and then got our plane, only half full, if that. Loads of room and crashed out asleep for the two hour journey
No problems the other side and through customs in minutes. Really easy Metro to get to town and 5 mins walk to the hotel. All very, very quiet and shut down. Signs on doors throughout advising closure because of Govt or Virus. Such a shame
Dropped bags at hotel and wandered into town. Mice city, much bigger than we’d expected it to be. Walked through the lanes and then down to the river front. Huge bridge taking over the skyline.
Weather was nice and today was due to be the best day so we decided to go to the beach and went and found they tram stop but that was not running so luckily got a (free) bus instead.
Walked along the sea front for a bit, very bracing Atlantic sea wind and crashing waves and we then found a bar and had a couple of beers and video called the kids which was nice
Crashed out on the beach for an hour or so hidden by rocks so nice and sheltered and caught up with sleep having started so early in the day. Walked a bit further along the beach. Literally about 100 yards to another bar which was more exciting and luxurious and had beer and some snacks. Decided to stay and watch the sunset so had our evening meal there as well! Sunset was nice.
Walked further up the coast to the bus stop but got the feeling it wasn’t running so decided on an Uber...the car arrived literally as the bus arrived!! Typical, but the Uber was only £7 and took us to our hotel so that was worth it in my opinion
Back at the hotel Tash had a tea from our freebies but I wanted coffee so wandered down the streets and found somewhere open which was a nice treat. Back to hotel and we caught up on social media etc and we just had an early night.
The virus really is affecting the whole world and every day gets worse for businesses especially. Airlines, tourism, bars and restaurants are being absolutely battered. The stock markets are in free fall, it’s a nightmare
Where we are there are people with masks but they’re not too common and it feels like people are trying to ignore the situation but it is clear from the places being closed how bad things are. The shares I bought have lost hundreds, will sit it out but really not sure how things will work with my business. I could end up with hardly any money coming in at all.
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