Empty coffee shop on South Bank during lockdown, London, June 2020
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 26 June 2020
Posted as part of Weekend Reflection
Reflections on emptiness
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This is a great photo ..it has so much going on.
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Did you hear that Texas had a spike in cases so they’ve said bars can not serve alcohol? Fortunately, Virginia is doing a lot better due to having meaningful restrictions.
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Yes, I had heard it was pretty bad there. I don’t watch or listen to all of the updates as it gets depressing, from lack of leadership at many levels to the stupidity and selfishness of too many people 😦 I’m glad it’s better in Virginia.
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Great reflections and they show the emptyness.
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So sad. As far as I know, coffee shops are open here, but social distancing is asked for and masks when possible (for takeout). Arizona is having a huge spike right now, probably due to many not initially wearing masks.
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We’ll probably have a big spike soon – masks are not required (except on public transport) and many people are simply not respecting any of the rules.
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Emptiness indeed
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But it will soon be all systems go? 😦
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Probably.
My local Caffe Nero has been operating for a few weeks, very carefully and takeaway only. But nothing much open in central London, at least before the official shop opening day. I think they only opened where they felt there was sufficient demand from local residents. And I think we must consume a lot of caffeine in St Albans. Mind you, I must note, that the takeaway pub opened before Caffe Nero!
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Goodness knows what is going to happen here . Half the country being ultra cautious, about a quarter cautious and the rest well . . . . .
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Sums it up pretty well! I’m crossing everything because there’ve been a few incidents here. Lisbon is back on a caution. The ladies from there who have the house next door arrived yesterday, looking very frazzled. Cabanas is their favourite beach but there’s been an outbreak there too. ‘Calme!’ 🙂
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I wonder if it is Portugal’s links with Brazil. You’ve all been so careful. Do hope they get control of it again so you can stay out of lockdown xx
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