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Berlin is reopening slowly but steadily. Stores, then restaurants have opened. On Monday hotels and museums re emerge from slumber. Sadly for me, gyms are not on the long reopening list. In Cologne the gyms opened but with many protocols some requiring reservations. Working out was also a way to clear my mind, detox. A sort of escape. Somethings cannot be ignored. Coronavirus has upended every part of life.
As a person who hits the studio 5 times a week, this hurts. I manage a daily run through the streets and parks of the city. But, it is not the same as having all the exercise equipment indoors. I tried buying kettle bells and bands for my outdoor routine. All completely sold out. The odds of winning the lottery are better than obtaining a set.
Part of my daily morning routine involved walking to my neighborhood fitness chain, saying “hello” to the trainers. Interacting with gym friends I only saw there.
Doing my plan: Monday-Arms, Tuesday-Chest, Wednesday-Legs, Thursday-Back and Shoulders, Friday-Aerobic.
Now gone. Before the lockdown I managed to hit a lean 83 kilos. The summer goal was 79 kilos. Then hit the biceps with extra reps to gain 1/4 inch of muscle mass. Nope! My legs have benefited. Running up and crunches.
In the New Normal, if or when the gyms open again I will have to start over rebuilding. Having lost my gains. I am terrified to get on a scale. A fear after opening the refrigerator a million times a day.
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Fashion Biz Trends
Continuing my conversation with Editor Alex Popov. We moved to the topic of Fashion Biz Trends. What do we expect to happen in these uncertain times? How will fashion evolve? No easy questions to answer. But, we had fun.
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For my first travel in the New Normal I decided on a staycation. As if I had a choice. Nothing is flying these days. Where to go? The city of Weimar, located in Thuringia, a 3 hour drive from Berlin. I knew little about the city.
Classy, compact, and elegant the former Grand Duchy Capital is a Unesco Heritage Site. A centre for culture for 2 centuries, many German intellectuals called Weimar home. The giants in the city mythology are writer Goethe, poet Schiller and composer Liszt. Each man contributed to the Artistic and Intellectual Movements of the 19thcentury. The Weimar Republic period of Germany started here with a 1918 Congress declaring the country a republic after World War 1.
The uproar the early 20th century produced the Bauhaus Art School headed by Gropius and Kandinsky. (Stay Tuned for the feature on the new Bauhaus Museum).
It is easy to fall for the charm of Weimar form its small square to strolling the parks and small cobblestone streets. Mercifully, the center was spared bombings during World War 2 and the cheap architecture of the Communist regime.
Arriving not expecting much. Sometimes it’s nice to be proven very wrong. Casual, not overloaded, take time to enjoy Weimar. There are many museums and exhibits. Or just take a stroll. On my stroll meter: 8.
More coverage coming.
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Staycation Weimar
In Weimar. All the details coming soon.
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Shopping in the New Normal
The second part of my reports on Shopping in the New Normal. The world is changing really fast.
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Is It Worth It?
As the Coronavirus takes a toll on travel. Global Tourism has crashed down around us. I could not decide if it is appropriate to post or encourage destinations. Accounting for in some cases up to 20% of countries GDP. Many livelihoods depend on the travel industry.
Boarders are still closed. Airlines on the brink of insolvency. Hotels remain vacant.
As a travel enthusiast, I started questioning over tourism After a trip to Prague, the whole system looked as if it had come off the rails. Too many people. Cheap. Little value. Overrun. At times Tacky.
Things changed fast. Lockdowns are being eased. I am not ready to get on a plane. Traveling involves risk from the time you purchase a ticket. Will the destination be virus free? A long weekend to a beach is not worth it in the “New Normal”. On return, a possible 14 day Quarantine. No Thanks!
I am keeping an eye on events. My fingers crossed. Meanwhile, I am at home like everyone.
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Ikea after Lockdown
I had to pop over to IKEA for a few home items. Getting inside the store today, similar to waiting to get on a ride at Disneyland. Crowd Control in the New Normal.
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Berlin Reopening Thursday
Black and Paper coverage from the capital.
Berlin retail is struggling to get shoppers in stores. On Thursday the place was empty. Hopefully, things will get better once restaurants reopen.
The big department stores reopened on Saturday. The early turn out, light. I observed curiosity, people looking around, but no shopping. It is still too early to make a verdict. Perhaps, shoppers will return in the future. But in the New Normal large shops feel like dinosaurs. A species from a bygone era.
