8 Months old & Lockdown
So, once again we find ourselves in a hard lockdown until the 15th November here in Latvia. Covid19 infections keep rising and falling,...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
3 months Lockdown - Here we go again
Yesterday, Sunday the 10th October, my friend and fellow Namibian Mekondjo gave me a surprise phone call from Australia, where he lives...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Nov 8, 2020
- 2 min
Catching the Winter Sun
Autumn is officially coming to an end here in Latvia and months of winter are about to start. From about 16h00 the day turns dark into...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
A.C. - After Corona
This is not about a particular year of our life where we face ups and downs, I know due to COVID pandemic the situation becomes more...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Day 14 of Quarantine - We Survived It and Enjoyed It
Well I can't tell you how happy my wife both are that we survived the 14 days spending mostly at at home. But funny thing is we two could...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 29, 2020
- 1 min
Day 13 of Quarantine No Post Traumatic Stress
Today was a very cold day here in Riga, Latvia with temperatures ranging in the regions of 4 degrees. This means as an heat loving...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1 min
Day 12 of Quarantine - Practising Photography in Park
You know when you are under quarantine, your laundry piles up an it becomes a chore at which one becomes an expert (if you are not one...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
Day 11 Quarantine: Shout Out
Today was slow, I spent most of the day working on my blog and answering e-mails. But most importantly I prayed for my family, friends...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
Quarantine Day 10: Day of Smiles
Started my day with a smile and it stayed on my face the whole day long. You ask what made me smile smile? Well, I know God loves all of...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
Day 9 Quarantine: Getting There
How did I get here?, please remind me. You will be surprised how time flies, I think I gained like a 5 Kg but perhaps its just my...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Day 8 Quarantine: Lazy Day
When I opened my eyes this morning, the time was 10 am. I put my head back down to just lie in bed a bit longer. My legs ached because of...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 23, 2020
- 1 min
Day 7 of Quarantine: Fresh Air
Woke up this morning to a beautiful sunny day with birds singing outside. After my daily meditation and workout, I took a bath and a...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 22, 2020
- 1 min
Day 6 Quarantine:Dawn of Reality
Today I woke up at 11 am, guess thats what you call sleeping late. Kind of felt guilty with myself, but then again yesterday was my...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 21, 2020
- 1 min
Day 5 Quarantine: Keeping fit
The weather is still chilly here in Riga, Latvia. Coming from warm Greece I am still adopting to the colder temperatures. Today I started...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Day 4 of Quarantine
No more sleeping in late, woke up early and did my 100 push ups and meditation. As a writer there are always unfinished stories and poems...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min
Day 3 of Quarantine
Panic & Fear Death, the grim reaper continues to seek an audience with us all Throughout history peasants and kings were destined to...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
Day 2 of Quarantine
Settling In. It feels like the beginning of an extended holiday, woke up only around 11 a.m. I got up to my now to my daily routine, 20...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
Day 1 of Quarantine
Arrival in RIX, border control, COVID-19 check and star of the quarantine. My wife and I arrived safely in Latvia before they shut down...
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