"I came to Shimei Bay every winter with my wife after retirement. We enjoy riding bikes, spending time on the beach and the good weather and scenery here." Glen Featherstone who comes from Canada said to the reporters.
Attracted by the picturesque landscape of Wanning, Hainan, Glen spends his winter in Shimei Bay and has a good time with his family members every year.
"The other day when I was about to go outside in the morning, I found some policemen were downstairs and they told me that the area would be blocked for a few days, because a couple living in this area were confirmed as the COVID-19 cases," said Glen as he recalls the process of the epidemic outbreak in the community he lives in.
"The initial three days were quite busy, because I had to clean my house thoroughly, which was quite time-consuming," said him.
When it comes to the control and prevention measures that have been taken in his community, Glen said that tissues were provided in the elevators for people to press the bottoms.
Security guard is checking temperature for Glen. [Photo/ Li Hao]
保安在給格倫測量體溫（李昊/攝）
As a foreigner, Glen can speak little Chinese, which makes it hard for him to communicate with the staff during the special period.
Mr. Shi, director of Xinmei police station in Wanning, provided a helping hand for Glen when he was under medical observation at home. He sent masks, alcohol and other control and prevention materials to Glen, which makes Glen touched.
"All the staff like delivery people and policemen did very excellent job during this period. Staying at home for about 14 days, my life went on smoothly because of their warm help," Glen smiled and said.
On February 19th, Glen wrote appreciation letters to the Wanning municipal government, Xinmei police station and the property management company through Wechat, expressing his great appreciation for the help they offered.
"The response is very swift and effective, and I don't think anything could be done better in any other places," said him who believes that the local staff deserve compliment.
"What I miss most is to go outside. I want to visit more places in Wanning and I also want to visit Sanya and Haikou," said Glen when asked the thing he wants to do most after the epidemic.
As a foreigner, Glen told the reporter that Wanning is the top place to live due to its good weather, the unique landscape and friendly people.Glen shares his special experience in Hainan with reporters. [Photo/ Li Hao]
加拿大友人格倫與海南國際傳播中心的記者們分享自己在海南的特殊經歷（李昊/攝）
「退休之後，我和妻子來到海南萬寧的石梅灣度假。這裡風景如畫，我們很享受這裡的生活，平常會和朋友出去騎車、逛沙灘。」來自加拿大的格倫對記者說道。萬寧石梅灣的優美風景，格倫和家人在這裡度過舒適的冬天。與往年不同的是，今年冬天格倫在石梅灣的家中度過了長達14天的醫學觀察期，他回憶道：「有天早上我正準備出門，發現樓下有警察，後來了解到我住的這棟樓要被實行封閉管理，因為小區裡有一對來自武漢的夫妻被確診為新型冠狀肺炎。」「留在家中的前三天非常忙碌，因為我要給房子做個全面的清潔。」格倫說。格倫說小區的電梯裡都配有電梯按鍵專用紙，以避免接觸電梯按鍵，確保安全。作為外國人，格倫不太會說中文，因此在隔離期間，他與小區工作人員的溝通就成了問題。史任是萬寧轄區新梅派出所所長，他在工作中了解到格倫的情況之後，第一時間為他提供幫助，不僅給格倫送去口罩、酒精等防控物資，還為格倫解決各方面的問題。對此，格倫深受感動。為表示自己的感激之情，2月19日，格倫為萬寧市政府、新梅派出所和小區的物業公司寫了感謝信並送上錦旗，讚揚疫情防控期間所有工作人員的辛苦付出。
Glen sent a banner to the Xinmei police station in Wanning. [Photo provided by Glen]
格倫為新梅派出所送錦旗（格倫提供照片）
談到疫情結束之後最想做的事情，格倫想了想說：「我現在最想做的事情就是出去逛逛，我想在萬寧好好走一走，還想去三亞和海口。」格倫笑著說。格倫對萬寧喜愛頗深，他喜歡這裡溫暖的天氣、獨一無二的風景，還有熱情友善的人。