Off to WOMAD in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Applying distorted, double-standard illogic to a problem: deciding whether to attend WOMAD NZ 2020 when there’s a global pandemic of Covid-19.
BECAUSE
- WOMAD is a wonder, a multi-generational festival of music and dance, and
- Pukekura Park is surely the most beautiful venue for WOMAD in the world (wot me biased?) and
- certain members of my family have now attended WOMAD NZ for the past 9 years, and
- New Zealand has not got a full-scale epidemic of Covid-19 (‘Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said New Zealand was still in the “keep it out, stamp it out, slow it down” phase’ […] ‘…no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, for the fifth day in a row.’ NZ Herald 12 March) and
- like you, I convince myself with wishful thinking
AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT
- this is the Year of the Plague, otherwise known as Covid-19 or The Coronavirus, and
- one should avoid unnecessary travel, and
- one should avoid large crowds, and
- I have hypocritically advised one of my friends not to travel abroad this month, and
- I set myself up as a logical person, even daring to offer tips, and
- I promised as a Brownie to think of others before myself
THEREFORE
- we intend to attend WOMAD NZ 2020, starting tomorrow, and
- we are booked and packed and ready to go, and
- we are going, even me at my age.
P.S. Still sorting out a snag with the Wise Habits Survey, sorry. Soon.
It’s a difficult pathway – but if you take the precautions that you believe are right for you – then go, enjoy. There is a huge amount of seemingly mis-information striding across our airwaves. Causing us to worry about popping to the convenience store to buy a bottle of milk etc..
For now, NZ is almost safe. Thanks.
My daughter just let me know that Denmark is in lockdown. She was packing up in the office and will be working from home. I’m eager to hear about your adventure and hope all goes well.
Things are changing by the hour, but not here. Yet.
The virus has not changed our lives yet, either.
I follow the coronovirus updates carefully.
Is your survey post working? I couldn’t pull it up
It’s still driving me nuts. Waiting for help from Zoho!
Stay safe.
Any virus is more an issue for those with compromised immune systems and the very frail. I would guess who don’t fall into those categories so enjoy your time and try not to kiss and hug too many people.
I agree entirely. Thank you.
Will you be observing ‘social distance’ rules? Do take care, enjoy yourself and stay healthy.
Yes! It’s hard to convey them to friends though.
I think that must be the music festival my daughter is going to. Last time she went she was in a lot of pain so took it easy. This year, with her medication managing things, she plans to enjoy herself.
I am thrilled that she is well enough to attend. It’s a very special event. The weather is perfect too.
I think as long as you aren’t sick, and refrain from unnecessarily touching other people, you should do what you feel is right!
You go and have a good time!