Author: davinapnorman

Welcome all and thank you for taking the time to follow along, and read this blog about my adventures. I have started this with the intention of sharing my crazy, unpredictable and once in a lifetime experience of hotel quarantine from here in Sydney; having travelled thousands of miles back to the UK recently for my mothers memorial service. We had to change this like many others several times to abide by the government guidelines, policies and legislations that change daily. It has without a doubt been the hardest logistical nightmare on many levels, but I hope to bring a little humour, joy and inspiration from my story so far, tips and tricks and useful links. I will add photos, links, recommendations and I hope some fun stories of the whole experience. I am currently writing this from my hotel room at the Mecure in Sydney and finally get released tomorrow having spent so far 13 days here. I will also share my passion for Art, Travel, photography, gardening and book recommendations. Thank you for reading this, and let me begin and take you on this slightly different adventure from one side of the world to the other during a pandemic and country lockdown. I endeavour to bring joy to these pages, a little inspiration and beauty, and to look on the bright side and remain positive through these somewhat challenging times.

With love and thanks,

Davina xx

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