Mar 25, 20204 min read
Episode 1: A first class trip to Coronavirus
By Johnny Sandelson There are many things to consider when packing for a business trip. Experience has taught me to be very selective. I...
Mar 24, 20209 min read
Episode 2: "surely it can't be that"
By Johnny Sandelson If we can just rewind to that moment, before I received that knock on the door of my Raffles hotel room, I ought to...
Mar 23, 20205 min read
Episode 3: The knock on the door
By Johnny Sandelson My story moves to 11am, Day 3 of total isolation. I receive a call to say that I am to be moved to another floor. I...
Mar 22, 20205 min read
Episode 4: Mauve nylon PJs and fine china
By Johnny Sandelson I’m now in my hospital pyjamas, mauve and nylon, held up by an elastic cord. These are so aesthetically appalling...
Mar 21, 20208 min read
Episode 5: Memories of cricket and graveyards
As is so often true is life , the things we think we want , aren’t always the things which are good for us.
Mar 20, 20204 min read
Episode 6: Thomas Goode cup and silver spoon
By Johnny Sandelson For the first time, I have had a good night’s sleep. Until now my mind has been stuck rigidly on UK time, but my body...
Mar 19, 20205 min read
Episode 7: Talking to empty beds
By Johnny Sandelson On Friday I put down my pen. My 14-day career as a travel writer, an autobiographer, and a diarist has come to an...