Limited springtime

Much has changed in our life since my last post in March. The spreading of Corona-virus took a huge spurt in Europe, in the USA and all over the world in such a short time. The surreal pattern of this pandemic development is repeated in different countries. Often it is not taken seriously enough during the first days and weeks, even there is more and more information available and the hard hitten countries, like China and Italy, are warning about the effects. The experience of these countries, their guidance and the international team work of scientists is important for planning how  to control the spreading of the virus and keeping the Health care system effective enough during this crisis.

Home is the centre of our private world nowadays. We are missing some social contacts, the freedom to be spontaneous in the outside, going for a holiday and taking part in hobbies. But we know it is important to adapt to this situation and stay home. We have luckily enough of space at home and it's possible to have a walk or a jog at the park nearby. We keep our distance and try to make the best of this period of home schooling and working home. We are cleaning and clearing the house like many others and more mindful with basic things like eating and keeping up "the positive mood". 


These outdoor pictures are mainly taken last weekend in Laren. We visited the nature area near the mansion of Verwolde. Normally you can visit the house and the garden around it, but because of the corona it was obviously closed. The weather was great for a walk, so we had a beautiful walk in the woods around the house. We also noticed a very nice holiday house for rent. It is located just beside the mansion.  A nice option to stay near the nature with a family some time in the future. Have a look here .  

Corona reality

I have watched too much news lately. I hope we are staying healthy and that the kids do not have to live like this for too long. Some scientist are saying we might have to live in this "1,5 meter distance reality" until 2022. So we have to accept there will be some limitations for a while. There might come some new waves of corona infections if the cure and a proper injection will not be invented. This crisis will have so many unpredictable influences on our lives. We do not know when we can get back to normal. It will be a slow process and will happen with small steps. The economical, mental, sociological, health impact and the educational challenges...the list goes on! 

Pink words at the park: Geen paniek- No panic

Now is the time to be kind and supportive. We have to be patience, think carefully our priorities, respect each other and help other people. This is also a time when the art, the nature, sport and culture can help us to stay mentally and physically fit and balanced. Luckily my favorite pilates-studio has online lessons. We need to take some moments to ourselves, because we spent so much time with our families now. But it will be a totally different story if you are lonely. It is important to stay in contact and ask how other people are doing. Simple things can help.

Take care

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