Curious Isolation

A day of preparation.

It started with the usual blip in bed accompanied by Classic FM. I defy anyone not to be at least a little more at peace with the world having listened to Clair de Lune first thing in the morning.

Even the Asda shop seemed calmer as I picked up some supplies for our week away. There was a bit off fettling with the van before I decided that a walk and some lunch was very much in order, so I headed for something from Marks’ which I ate by the river.

Walking further on, I found myself in an area with no other people. Curious isolation this on a new walking route. Not another person to be seen.

Anticipating the presence of lots of people this coming week, I just sat in it for a while and soaked it up.

The rest of the afternoon was lost to more packing and some Only Murders in the Building (which is great fun) before meeting a friend for drinks in the evening, where three hours quickly evaporated in conversation.

I am ready.