A response from the antipodes...We haven't been to a restaurant in seven months, but to be honest we had scaled that down because you never know what is on your plate...just in the midst of writing about this. It's a little horrific to say the least. The fact that the food giants and scientists, can so tamper with our health is unforgivable.

We are lucky here in Canberra...art galleries are open, but sadly, not the theater. I have a niece who just graduated with first-class honors as a singer...perfect timing, not! Such a shame.

I think the process of picking up the pieces will be a long one. Will we ever afford to travel again?