Once Upon A Time In France: Confinement Confusion, Local Languages, And The Fall Of Roman Numerals

Dreaming of the Pic Du Midi

In the department of small victories, I went last week to see my doctor who confirmed my eligibility for the vaccine. Such visits are very emblematic of the French health care system, something I’ve come to appreciate over the years.

My doctor works alone in her cabinet where she answers the phone herself and makes her own appointments and does, well, p…