10 Observations from my Last Trip to the States
May 12th, 2008 Posted in day to day, lifestyleWritten by Jamie
I have been back home in Patagonia for about a week, and have had a chance to reflect back on my visit to Lake Tahoe. Similar to my post in October, I wanted to list some of my observations on the differences between my old home and my new home.
1. Trash cans and recycling bins-They are everywhere and are being used.
2. Police cars-Shiny and new, and there are many of them.
3.Traffic signal cameras-This was weird to see everywhere, and unfortunately, appeared to have caught us in the act.
4. Smooth roads-Though this is an obvious difference, I had sort of forgotten driving on smooth pavement and not having to pay as much attention for pot holes, etc.
5. For sale signs with prices-For sale signs do exist in Argentina, but it is very rare to actually have a price on them.
6. Big bathrooms-After 3 years in Argentina, I have grown use to using a small bathroom. It was strange to be back home in these gigantic and very clean bathrooms.
7. Water fountains-I had forgotten about those, instead we have hot water dispensers for mate.
8.Doors-Automatically opening, screen doors, etc. Doors are definitely more advanced in the States.
9.Brochures and Flyers-Not only are they everywhere, but of a very high quality, often times glossy with good pictures. In Patagonia, they are more of the photo copy variety.
10.Cash back-Another convenience thing Argentina has yet to grasp. It sure was nice to buy something, use my card, and get some extra spending money.
3 Responses to “10 Observations from my Last Trip to the States”
By Longhorn Dave on May 13, 2008
Doors? I thought I was the only one. Especially the elevators. I keep wondering why they can’t be a single door that opens automatically like in the states.
By Longhorn Dave on May 13, 2008
BTW.. I hope you guys aren’t getting any more ash.
By Patagonia on May 14, 2008
No ash here, but the flights have been cancelled for over a week.