From stay at home to stay close. That is the message for Wales from First Minister Mark Drakeford, ending the latest three month lockdown.
But he remains as cautious as ever. Going out means up to five miles unless we live in country areas.
My former neighbours tell me that Penarth, conveniently close to Cardiff, will be bustling with visitors again.
The travel limit is a blow to tourism that will have to wait another month before fully getting back to business.
Hairdressers can get to work from Monday but they are the exception: non essential shops stay closed with supermarkets allowed to sell a wider range.
You can now ask a couple of neighbours for drinks in your garden and you can play outdoor sports including golf and tennis.
One nominated visitor will be a able to go into care homes, the first time for a year.
With the infection rate down to 41.1 per 100,000, Mr Drakeford has not opened the door wide, but enough to let us feel that freedom is on the way.
I am hoping that England will later this month allow wider travel so that Robert can come to Cardiff for the first time for over three months.
In contrast to Wales, Italy, with its infection rate soaring, has just shut all schools, shops and restaurants.
Coronavirus is not finished yet.
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