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The “Special” School Bus

Written by Shanie

While traveling through the back roads of El Bolson the other day — scoping out new backcountry ski lines for the upcoming winter — we came across a school bus letting off kids at the end of the day.

We don’t have children, but I do remember from my youth the kids that had to ride on what was considered the “special” bus being separated out and teased by the so-called “normal” students.

I was really excited to see that in Argentina all of the public buses that carry kids are considered “special”. I wonder if this helps everyone to get along?

On a side note: notice the dad lovingly coming to meet his child and having a quick chat with the bus driver. The sense of close community and time for loved ones is a “special” quality about the Argentines that I find incredibly endearing. It is a common practice among parents to take time out of their day to meet their children after school and walk them home. The community allows this, supports it and provides the necessary time off to do so. This extra time dedicated to the children instead of the work place, must make a difference.

Do you think so?