Social Distancing at its Finest...

Now 'The Curve' has been somewhat flattened..Phase Two has started and the beaches in California are beginning to open up...with rules of course. Masks must be worn... no sunbathing.. picnics or volleyball. Just exercise like swimming..walking ..running.. But piers stay closed

So today MrD and I took a drive out to Venice Beach.. about 25 minutes away.. and I must say.. it was social distancing at its finest. Walkers on the beach were like two way traffic... on the left and right... at least 10 feet apart. Runners had their own "path". Even surfers were safely away from each other.

I will say though.. there were people sunbathing.. and having picnics.. and some not wearing masks all the time... including us. MrD and I took ours off while on the beach... but no one even came close... It was surpising but amazing to see so many people being so aware of others.... We put our masks on again as we left the beach and walked up through the town. We didnt see one person without one... except the homeless of course (sad to see so many) It was also good to see so many small businesses open.. every one practicing distancing outside with so many markers on the sidewalk to stand on... and one customer in..one out.

And there was a huge police presence.. on the streets.. and on the beach on bikes and in buggeys.. They made sure rules were being followed.. but as long as people were far enough away from each other.. they were happy to see people enjoying the sunshine.

So maybe this is the new norm. With no vaccine in sight... if people are sensible.. keep a safe distance from others and follow the rules.. maybe more things will open up.

Lets hope no one abuses it

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x