We are super lucky to have a tiny little private courtyard attached to our 1 bedroom flat in East London. So many Londoners live in small apartments without any outside space at all. Luckily there are parks and green space all across the city. Our local Victoria Park was closed for several weeks early on because too many people were disobeying the rules. Thankfully it’s reopened, but we are still limited to how long we’re allowed out, and obviously no sunbathing or picnics or anything like that are permitted, so we are super grateful to have a little bit of our own space, no matter how small it is!
It’s been unseasonably warm for London of late, and we get a sliver of sun that lights up a good part of our courtyard mid-afternoon. We’ve been making good use of our new BBQ and soaking up the vitamin D whenever we can.
Lots of people are saying how it’s unfair we’re being taunted with such nice weather when we can’t make the most of it, but personally I think it would make it way worse if we were stuck inside when it’s always dark and grey outside (as it has been this week)! The blue sky, sunshine and a bit of greenery helps lift my mood!
What’s the weather been like where you live? Does it make a difference to how you feel? I hope you all have a nice garden, balcony or park nearby so you can enjoy some outside space during lock-down?
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