Although lockdown has been relaxed somewhat and we are allowed to drive about and do a bit of shopping, we are still not allowed to socialise normally. While not much of a social animal, I do like to choose my company and venue, and this is being severely curbed at present. That said, it is indeed a privilege to live in this little seaside village under the beam of the lighthouse, and the beautiful day we enjoyed on Wednesday, prior to a bit of wintry weather, made staying at home impossible. And so two friends and I got ourselves takeaway coffee from the surf shop up the road (excellent brew, friendly barista and good pricing) and strolled down to the Kom lawns, suitably distancing ourselves and with the required masks.
The Kom wall that serves as a breakwater against the incoming waves makes a wonderful place to sit and idle away an hour or two, discussing the woes of the world, watching the tide ebb and birds go about their business unconcerned by the odd passing human. We basked in the warm winter sun, catching up on months of isolation, but also revelling in the peaceful surroundings where the soul can restore itself - the confines of one's home, no matter how comfortable, cannot make up for the loss of freedom to roam so essential to the human spirit. After all, being confined to prison is regarded as the ultimate punishment for crime, is it not? We have been in a virtual prison under the rules of lockdown, almost worldwide with a few exceptions, and it remains to be seen whether the devastating economic results of what has been forced on us were in fact legitimate or part of a devilish plan - it will be interesting to find out whether the conspiracy theorists were right. Question everything!
The time spent on that wall - laughing, conversing, relaxing - cost nothing. The benefit for all of us was immeasurable in terms of a happy heart.
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