Prompt: What’s the most interesting thing you have done as a Local Guide
I like to go to gyms because I am perhaps, a health freak
“Gym” workout in morning around 6:30 am gives me a good start of the day infusing energy and cheerful disposition. That’s really is, and I mean it. So far, I was contended to confine the work out amazing effects on body and mind to myself, but the GM Prompt for Local Guides opened a new window to me of helping others. Why not tell people living in different corners of the city about good gym in their area? Of course, most gyms have their websites filled with requisite details, but how to make an informed decision? Here is, where in opinion, GM local guides step in. They are neutral and non-commercial.
Once fully analyzed and satisfied of my approach, I started surveying gyms located in all corners of my city Karachi so that to identify good ones for benefit of those who search google for guidance. Perfect! As a Google Local Guide, it was the most interesting thing to do, going on long drive to explore the city, spotting gyms, assessing ease of access and frequency of commotion, availability of work out equipment and affordable charges. Isn’t that fantastic! I even went to such places where haven’t been before. Why all this most interesting to me? My entire service life as public servant was spent dealing with trade, arranging business meetings, import/exports/ foreign investment flows, attending delegations and quite frequently, foreign visits for trade promotion. It was 1st time I got connected with local community.
Just a few tips to my GP friends, Karachi, the 5th largest city in world, population 20 million, area 3780 Km2 is known as beta- global city. City is clearly divided into 4 districts “East, West, North and South” with variant culture, social behavior, occupations and income groups. My task stretched up to ten days. In my quest to find good gyms, I drove from low income areas (North Karachi, Surjani Town) to middle or high middle income (Gulshan Iqbal. Johor, Tariq Road, Sindhi Muslim) and to high income localities including posh areas (MA Society, Defence Society, Clifton)
I can say for sure that there is growing awareness amongst ladies and young generation about keeping physically fit in whatever the locality they live. They are effectively responding to global trends and health care messages. They do physical work outs or walk in parks or do aerobics at home. The positive impact on me of all this endeavour is that I have come to know my city well. Thanx to GM . I am happy to be a Local Guide.