I had already lost count of the number of days of my being in Otley until Uncle Tall brought up this topic. He suddenly said, “Tomorrow will be your 60th day in the UK since you arrived.”
Day 2: Covid PCR test
Day 8: Another Covid PCR test
Day 10: Finished my quarantine
And after the quarantine, the beginning of my exploration of Otley, my new home.
I’ve done quite a lot since my arrival.
I’ve been to the practice of Wharfedale Waygoose Border Morris and their dances at various pubs, and of course having beer (or cider in my case) with them before, in between, and after the dances.
I’m learning new words and one of them is knickerbocker glory (I love the sound of it), a layered ice cream sundae served in a tall conical glass.
And I’ve played Scrabble OUTDOORS. It’s actually the first time to play Scrabble, could you believe it? I rarely ventured outdoors while I was in Hong Kong, especially during the unforgiving harsh hot summer. But here I enjoy the sunshine and am glad that I’m getting all the Vitamin D that I need.
Hi, Otley! Thank you for welcoming me.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your time in Otley, & you’ve discovered two great things, Cider & knickbocker glories, yummy, the jury’s still out on the Morris dancing for me x
We like watching Uncle Tall dance.