It was right there in our faces when we had a layover in Mexico city and we arrived in Buenos Aires. As we approached landing in Argentina, we were given masks to wear in the airport.
They sprayed down the plane with some deoderizer. It was strange...we had been in a plane in close proximity to so many people without worries. I know that an airport has many more germs, but doesn't an enclosed plane???
Anyway, we landed and I noticed only a few people were wearing them. Mostly the elderly. None of the babies, which I think I would be a bit more cautious about. I did not see one airport employee wearing one.
What was really interesting was getting back on the plane after our layover in Mexico City. They have these body scanners...almost like infrared...that check your temperature before you enter the terminal. I guess if you have a temperature they don't let you on the plane?!?!
I also noticed that there were several airport employees in wheelchairs. It made me think about the U.S. I never see handicap workers. Does that mean that the U.S. provides disabled individuals with money for disability which doesn't allow for the opportunity to work? Is this negative? A cycle where people become dependent? Isn't it better to provide opportunity to allow persons to feel self sufficient? Lack of work for the handicap seems to be a way of saying "you are incapable." Please comment if you have any information to educate me:) Please always feel free to comment!!!
Change in topic...Alec and I hung out at a really nice local guys place last night, Simon (the Magician),
and watched the futball match - Argentina vs Paraguay. Argentina did not win. Argentinians not happy:(
On Sunday, I hope we will go with Simon to a futball match! Simon is from the country and showed us a map of all these amazing places he has gone in Patagonia, and that he encourages us to go to. He is very nice:) I am realizing that the longer I stay in the city, I want to go to the country. Buenos Aires is nice, but it is just another City.
One thing I can say for sure about this city is the people are wonderful!!!!!!!
Today, Alec and I are going to check out a farm about an hour west of Buenos Aires. I believe it may be Waldorf influenced. I hope there is some opportunity with children there. If it works out, it will be our next adventure:)
Amani & Alec
-- Expanding Experience through every Step...
Amani, you look badass in a mask. So, do you wear a mask so you don't get the disease or so you don't spread the disease? I've never been totally clear on that. And that's totally wack, the temperature taking. I heard swine flu doesn't necessarily produce a fever...?
ReplyDeletethere was an article in the economist a few weeks back that you might find interesting: http://www.economist.com/world/americas/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14031484
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ReplyDeleteHere's an article on disability and unemployment in the U.S. The discussion following the post is particularly interesting. http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/62_of_disabled_unemployed#
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