My husband and I lead a bushwalking group for retired people and were determined to keep fit enough to continue so we have walked EVERY day for the last 7 weeks. We initially walked the Cherry Tree Path 3.3km return in BOWRAL but when that got too busy to

My husband and I lead a bushwalking group for retired people and were determined to keep fit enough to continue so we have walked EVERY day for the last 7 weeks. We initially walked the Cherry Tree Path 3.3km return in BOWRAL but when that got too busy to be sure of Social Distancing we've returned to the bush tracks in the Mount Alexandra Recreational Area and walked parts of the Box Vale Track to the Welby Weir and the 40 foot falls,as well as the 60 foot falls track over the Natai River behind Mt Alexandra. We've loved the bird life at the CecilHoskins Reserve as well as the Welby Dam.

When it’s been wet and windy we've just donned our coats and walked around the town on footpaths.

I started this adventure with a sore knee and back and a friend gave me her old exercise bike which I have ridden for 20 minutes everyday which has been beneficial.

What I've missed, we swam 4 times a week for 30 minutes before this began and today we drove to the sea and what joy to swim again in the Woonona Sea Pool a little cool though.

I've enjoyed learning to use zoom to enjoy our weekly church service and Connect Groups. We've also used it for U3A history lectures and Meditation.

I've rearranged every cupboard in the house and built an extra store cupboard which I've laid out with air tight labeled boxes.

I love to cook so I've cooked lots of new recipes from the newspaper and supermarket magazines. Pear and Blue Cheese Tart and Marmalade Bread and Butter pudding have been my husband's favorites.

I almost feel guilty to say looking back I have enjoyed this time.

With few commitments and my husband of 40 for company.