Cold weekend

Hoar frost on the roof

 Much as I didn't want to, yesterday  had to go back to the other library because requests for books are overwhelming. And there were payments to the bookbinders to be made. Good thing was I was alone in the library. No user allowed in the library. All requests are met at the door.

The temp. has plummeted since yesterday afternoon. Today it'll hover at 3 degrees and we're expecting rain. The elusive snow is forecast but probably it's only for the north. A strong wind is buffeting from the west, the Mediterranean Sea which carries water ... so rain should come. Hoar frost forms over the metal roof of our elevators as well as outdoor tables and chairs. Last night my 2 small heaters were not even enough. It is that cold. I'll not venture out today. It's also Friday and the police will be extra strict as many muslims will try to enter the Old City to go to the Al Aqsa Mosque.

Empty Municipality Square

Virus infections are falling. That's good news. But the new strains of the virus are spreading rapidly: the british, the south african and now the californian. We'll have to see how the vaccines react to these new strains.

The lockdown is due to end on Saturday night and the govt is bickering whether to extend it. Once again a corona plan is dangling ... no one knows where we're heading.