day 42

So we took a walk as a family today.  We headed out early, after breakfast, to avoid the crowds making it easier to keep the recommended meter and a half away from others.  We walked passed my daughter’s school, now deserted, crossed the street and past my son’s day care center, also now deserted.  We were going to an open park my husband had found while jogging that was a bit further than the park we usually frequented but still remained in the one kilometer perimeter of our apartment allowed to us by the government when going outside.    

It felt good to be out.  To feel the occasional breeze of lingering cold crisp night air against my skin, a welcomed contrast to the hot rays of an uninhibited sun in the cloudless blue sky.  I could hear clearly the sounds of birds chirping something now more noticeable due to the lack of people and cars.  

We lingered for a while in the new park allowing our kids to explore.  Before heading back we stopped by the bakery to pick up a baguette and I let the kids pick out pastries for their afternoon snack.  Things almost felt normal. 

Then the hour allotted to us by the government for any outings was up and we headed back indoors.