Day after

Snow at Damascus Gate

 The snow has stopped but it drizzled all morning and afternoon. The snow has mostly melted though in some areas under the shade, snow can still be seen. The temp however is still very low .... the highest was 5 degrees at noon. I wanted to stay home and do some writing but was called to the other library because some students needed to photocopy some old maps. Walking up and  back was a scary affair. The worn out stone pavements and steps were very slippery ... and I was deathly afraid of falling. Confound that with a swollen left ankle. Twice my foot slipped but I caught myself in time and avoided a fall down some 35 steps. I wish I had a pair of 100% anti-slip shoes. I'd be more confident walking in the rain and snow next time.

Palm trees under snow

First Friday of Lent ... that means fasting and abstinence. However the docs have advised that we should avoid a strict fast and eat something light during the day because with the cold weather, our resistance is low and we can catch an illness easily. Now we surely don't want that. I ate a bowl of Instant Noodles. I guess it made me more sick than catching the virus. Anyway I've decided to spend my Lent meditations on reading the Fathers of the Church. I think it'll be interesting because there are also audio readings on Youtube ... so I don't have to use my tired eyes all the time.

I need to look for another blanket ... last night I was so cold I couldn't sleep.