Paris is officially on lockdown

As of Tuesday noon we are officially on lockdown prohibiting all but essential outings. President Macron - appalled by the population’s lack of collective discipline - declared in a somber speech that France was at war and the situation was to be taken seriously. He quoted Philippe Pétain’s infamous 1940 speech: “The spirit of enjoyment has overpowered the spirit of sacrifice.”

Therefore the entire nation is now to self-isolate for two weeks. When leaving home we need to carry a signed form, or attestation, explaining where we are headed and why. The good news you are still aloud out to exercise as long as you go out alone and stay within a 2km radius of your home. The bad news is that my arm is in a cast and therefore cannot go for a run!

However, routines can change fast. Yesterday my day began with a virtual Board meeting and ended with a personalised online yoga class. I followed a webinar about college application essay writing with Expat Girl and watched a youtube lesson on how to use zoom. The highlight was undoubtedly the family lunch. The silver lining to the current situation is that the family is reunited and, once your kids have left home for their studies, family meals are all the more appreciated. Buon Appettito!