There’s been a big anti-lockdown protest in Dublin today. I’ve been staying in all day studying for my CMA accountancy qualification exams and had no idea it was going on. A friend sent me a video posted on social media, and then I noticed the sound of helicopters overhead. The gardaí clashed with protestors and several were arrested after setting off fireworks...

Has another week passed?! They are beginning to blend together… at least the changing weather here in Ireland helps mark the passage of time. It’s another day of blue and partly-cloudy skies in Dublin, but chillier. There were a few food items I couldn’t order in this morning’s weekly SuperValu grocery delivery. This motivates me to get out in the afternoon for a walk...

Today brings bright blue sky with some patchy clouds. My walking buddy CJ and I meet up for a walk down to Rathmines for lunch and then a stroll over to the Harold’s Cross neighbourhood which I haven’t seen yet. Lunch is back at Hush, one of my favourite finds. This time I  tried a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich, which was tasty, and CJ tried the pulled pork spice...