Staycation
How quickly the world changed. In the Covid league tables, Canada ranks in the middle (as it does in most things) – not celebrated as an international role model, but not to be pitied either. Restrictions in Toronto have been roughly the same as in the UK, with restaurants closed then open then closed again, masks now required in public indoor spaces, and mandatory quarantine after international travel. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Canada’s border with the USA has remained shut since the pandemic began. For all that, we both feel very grateful for jobs that can be conducted from home (though Harriet has returned to the lab three days per week). Even my organ playing was virtual for a time. We live in a wonderful area of parks and quiet streets for exercising. And we’ve appreciated the time to develop our culinary skills, from ‘British Indian Restaurant’ style curries to vegetarian poutine – and infinite sourdough. Our trip home in the summer was postponed. Instead, we enjoyed explorin