I’m still around three weeks after the Covid-infection, still a bit weak, still with this distorted taste that even my favorite traditional Christmas sweets like Melomakarona and glazed chestnuts, Maron glace, taste simply…tasteless. Melomakarona just taste sweet but without any aroma and the dough as exiting as white paper-napkins, while the marons have a long lasting aftertaste of benzine.
Ordered turkey and stuffing for Christmas Eve breakfast – Nothing can beat my Covid-obsession with Chinese-food. Not yet!
I’m not in the mood or have the strength for Xmas tree, decorations, cookies and stuffed turkey and do not have the endurance for festive tables with family and friends. In fact, just the idea seems horrifying as I calculated I would need over three months for a task I used to complete in 3-4 days.
With a new turbo-engine kitty at home, Trixie, a Christmas tree would be a ticket to disaster.
Not all cats have the perfect stoic behavior as Kitty. But she’s already 8.5 years old.
A few multicolored lights make the difference as the Prosecco, some delicacies in the fridge and the Christmas movies on TV.
In this sense, Christmas 2023 has been officially “canceled” in this household even if tested negative on the third week. Yet, I’m grateful the Covid-infection had mild symptoms and did not send me to the hospital.
It’s only that I need still some days relaxing with no disturbances or people waiting something from me I can currently not deliver. I estimate to have fully recovered by December 31 or even earlier.
I wish you all Happy Festive Days and Merry Christmas with health, love and compassion for fellow humans being and animals in need.
And wear a mask, because every household I know has at least one member with Covid. Some come through it mild and some do not.
BTW: If you want to know how to wish Merry Christmas in Greek, check our KTG post here.
Thank you again for all your work, happy Christmas and best recovery once again!!! News and social obligations can wait, enjoy the lovely feeling of a warm house and cuddling with cats 🙂
Until next year!
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and hope you feel much better soon. Thank you for bringing us this.succinct survey of Greek news.
Wish you a speedy recovery! Nice to hear that you feel better and hope your tastebuds starts to behave themselves soon again. Much rest and cuddling with your sweet cats are the best “medicine” 🙂
Have a Merry Christmas and a much better and healthier New Year! Xronia Polla!!
Covid is rife at the moment.I have it too since Wednesday.I suppose it just got to run its course.😵💫
Thank you for your hard work but your updates are far more interesting than the news.
Sorry to hear you have not been yourself. Keep doing what you are doing, that is making the best of a difficult situation and get well slowly and safely.
Have a warm and cosy holiday with your cats.
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Take your time, relax and be patient. The taste will return eventually. Your description of the effects will surely be of comfort to many suffering similarly when they know that they are not alone. Slide into the New Year, get well and get back. Thanks for your news articles which give insights into Greece which are warmly welcomed.
All the best for a speedier recovery. Your loyal readers can (and will) wait to read your insightful “takes” on life in Greece.
BTW- I’m in the US now visiting family and friends. There is Covid here too. However a Covid self-test 2-pack costs $24 (around 22 Euro). So there is little incentive for people who might be a little sick to check to see how sick they really are and maybe change their social plans accordingly. That’s no way to stop a pandemic!
Recovering from covid can be a long and lonely road, but you’ll get there. Until then, take care and keep your chin up.
Please rest and get better. We appreciate your work and your updates. May you be buoyed by the love of your cars and your readers!