After reading Cecelia Ahern’s “Thanks for the memories” and “If you could see me now”, Ireland has been number 1 on “the top 5 destinations before I die” list. The scenery of green pasture, the idea of getting drunk in an Irish pub, and possibly meeting a leprechaun are some of the dream “to-dos” upon setting foot in that lovely country. And if that doesn’t happen, well there is always Paris. The Louvre is a close second to Ireland’s beautiful castles and valleys.
But like any other tourist spots, the romantic city was not spared when the coronavirus, or COVID-19, paralyzed the world. The BBC has reported that “almost 26,000 people there have died from the disease in hospitals and care homes”. It was unsurprising that France is one of the top countries with the most number of fatalities. And while the rest of the country is lifting the restrictions of the lockdown implemented in March, preventive measures are still kept in Paris to curb the virus’ spread.
Robert Langdon may have to wait a little while to stroll around the French city again. Perhaps we shall meet in Dublin for a pint until this crisis blows over so he can go solve mysteries once more; and I go find where the members of Westlife live.
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