Fewer People Out - Still 11-17-15

I went back down to the Drouot Auction today to look at a possible sale tomorrow, don't know if I'll really attend or not but interesting to look nonetheless.  This is a modern art sale and I must say that there are some very interesting pieces being offered, many seemed to be modestly priced but since I didn't know many of the artists it's hard to tell for certain.  With my luck I'd set a new all-time high for a previously cheap artist.
But an observational note is that there seem to be fewer people out on the streets, sidewalks that are usually wall to wall at lunch time look to be about three quarters empty.  I noticed it yesterday as I left the Louvre, the square across the street (Rue du Rivoli) is usually packed with people at around 5:00pm and last night it was almost deserted, there were cars all over the street but just not many people.   Today was a little less deserted but as I said noticeably fewer people than normal.  I think people are being a lot more wary, at least for the immediate future.
A sombre note, as I walked back to the apartment from the bus stop one of the restaurants I often pass was shut down and all light were off.  But the glass enclosure in front where outside diners usually eat was filled with flowers, a bad sign.   Four people somehow associated with the restaurant were killed in one of the attacks on Friday.  I suspect that there are satellite memorials like this all over Paris right now, very sad.

Just before posting there was another action here and the police engaged what they believe to be the fugitive suspect from last Friday and some others in a shootout a couple miles away in St. Denis.  I believe it has been concluded, but one must still be vigilant here in Paris because no matter what, there are still pickpockets!