New Curfews & a few days' supplies

In Turkey, confusion over new restrictions is as bad as in the UK. This is mainly due to news companies, posting condensed and ambiguous versions of what was actually said, particularly with English translations.  Whilst I could only listen to the English translation (from a Turkish person) and then a written English version (written by a Turkish person), having watched the announcement, I was very clear on what the new restrictions are and I really feel like smugly screaming "I told you so" to all those who told me I was wrong last night.  

  • Over 65s are only allowed out between 1000 and 1300 every day (3 hours!)
  • Under 20s are only allowed out between 1300 and 1600 every day
  • At weekends, everyone else is on curfew, only being allowed out between 1000 and 2000 on both days
  • Shops, hairdressers, etc can open between 1000 and 2000.
  • Tea houses, coffee shops, cinemas, games rooms etc will close until 31.12.20
  • Schools are closed until 31.12.20 and online tuition will continue
  • Restaurants and cafes are open for takeaway only until 2000 after which they can only take online and phone orders.  It's not clear if on weekdays, people can collect after 2000 or it has to be deliveries.  

There are exceptions to the curfews based on the type of jobs individuals do. Travelling in one's private vehicle during curfew is prohibited unless you have permission and it's probably wise to get the permission if going by taxi or public transport, although airline tickets will probably suffice if stopped for checks.  I'll have to look in to that further!

So, as I will only have 3 hours each day in which to do everything outside the house, I decided to do a big shop for the week, prioritising wine, chocolate, crisps and salted, roasted peanuts, of course 😀.


Just waiting now to find out if the onsite restaurant is going to do a takeaway service or close completely but for tonight, I managed to get a massive T bone from the supermarket, yum, yum.


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