It's funny to read all the moans from people who are actually allowed out of their houses to exercise. The rules are much more stringent here in Ecuador. There is a general curfew from 2 PM to 5 AM every day which applies to everyone except essential workers. The rest of the time, only those from 18 to 55 are allowed out on the streets and only on days determined by the last digit of their ID card number. In theory, they can only go out to purchase food or medical supplies; other businesses are closed. Of course, there is a great deal of rule breaking, though not in my neighborhood which is dead silent.
Today, I broke the rules. I donned a mask and gloves and crept 20 yards to the end of the alley, looked both ways - no cops in sight and only three pedestrians in view at a distance. I crossed the street to the mini-mart - only one customer allowed inside at a time, so I had to wait outside on the sidewalk. Another customer joined me there, wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance. Finally I got in. Marco, the owner, was cheery and wearing a mask and gloves. I bought two ice cream bars for later. I figured I deserved a treat after a month of this. It's only my third trip out - once just to peek and once to take out the trash to the dumpster.