21 March 2020 – Saturday – #6

After closing land borders earlier in the week, the Spanish government ordered all hotels closed by 26 March. The US State Department sent an email advising US citizens and residents who didn’t have a place to stay long term in Spain to catch a flight to the US while there are flights to be had.Continue reading “21 March 2020 – Saturday – #6”

17 March 2020 – Tuesday – #2

The Spanish government reports 11,178 cases of Coronavirus, and 491 dead. I spent a lot of time yesterday thinking about how to go outside. This isn’t the way I expected to spend my time when I moved to Barcelona.  I read two pieces on Covid-19 prophylaxis, one is extremely thorough with instructions including the useContinue reading “17 March 2020 – Tuesday – #2”

16 March 2020 – Monday – #1

Last Tuesday I started self-isolation in Casa Solar, the name Brad and I gave the Barcelona apartment we share. On Saturday the Spanish government made self-isolation the rule. Saturday I finished shopping and took a 45 minute walk. Yesterday no time outside except on the huge terrace. Today it’s dark and rainy, so I probablyContinue reading “16 March 2020 – Monday – #1”