Isolation in a charming Spanish town
I am learning how to remember the past, accept the today, and dream about the future. Today, it is all about remembering the past. Seven months of relative isolation and containment, I am looking through my iPhone photos, and am reminded that I am so lucky to live in a charming and beautiful Spanish town.
At the moment, my town is in the midst of the ‘second wave’ and due to various factors (positive cases, percentage of ICU beds available, etc), Leon is now confined. This means that people are not allowed in the city without justification and people are not allowed to leave the city limits. Also, it was just released today that Spain has declared a state of alarm once again. I am not fully certain what this means, although I have read about nightly curfews and limiting travel.
Thus, developing coping strategies is a must for me. Today I have free time at home…I find myself wearing my most cozy sweater and wrapped in my softest blanket, drinking coffee, and in an effort to quiet my thoughts, I write.
Today, I think about the past seven months. Let’s take a photo walk – I hope you enjoy!
March 28, 2020 – The stress of lockdown got to me after about two weeks… and as a result – I found my keys in my door. Thankfully I live in a safe building and my keys were just where I left them, 24 hours later. 
March 31, 2020 – (Day #16 of lockdown) My friend the pigeon would come to visit me daily, looking into my window, saying hello.
Such a magical feeling!
July – in the middle of a heat wave, I moved to a new piso.
I love, love, love my new place and it’s all ready for guests (someday). I am also obsessed with my plants and we have conversations on a daily basis…
A sunny summer day, 2020 – Drinking a glass of wine and perfecting my people watching skills
Summer 2020 – Sunset over Leon
September 28, 2020 – An old church, a man, and his harmonica. My all-time favorite photo and encompasses Spain perfectly 
Still my most favorite place to be in Leon…somedays I spend a very long afternoon just watching…just thinking…just being…
I’ll end with this – I read this often and remind myself that this too will pass eventually, take each day as it comes, and hopefully in the end we will all be a better version of ourselves.
Wishing all who read this, wherever you are in the world – much love, patience, and strength as we continue down this path of the unknown.
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I really enjoy your sharing about what you see & do & the beautiful pics you take that make me want to be there!! You’re very artistic & gifted !! I’m very proud of all you give to your students & all the beauty & life you see & appreciate in this crazy, difficult time!! My love & prayers are with you!! I know you’ll keep up the good work!! Miss you!!