Life On The Far Side Of The Moon
I don't know if this the right section to post this, interesting that this a new thread for sure, and the guys on the Medellin thread are going at it over how Gustos's sucks which is totally nuts, who could give a shit, great place for some, nothing for others.
Anyways I have been back three days now in Southern California since getting out of the Colombia last Sunday, and now I have heard that Colombia has effectively shut down all flights in and out of the Country so I guess I am very lucky to have gotten out, or maybe not.
I have spent the last three days stocking up on supplies and with the projected 18 month Pandemic prediction yesterday, and the surges in cases, I am worried. I may even be infected for all I know as my son being in his twenty's arrived last Saturday to stay in my home and may be a virus carrier with no symptoms.
I have yet to see a single roll of toilet paper in hitting 5 stores a day at multiple hours. I could not find any flour for baking until I went to the most expensive market in town. I finally got some pasta products after being the first one after waiting in line for an hour at a Trader Joe's.
Fresh products are very scarce, you have to either know the delivery schedules or just be in the right place at the right time to find stuff.
It amazes me what people are buying in the markets. Lots of people are just buying fresh stuff. The smart ones are buying dry and canned products for the long haul.
And literally nobody is wearing a mask, and when I do people stay clear of me thinking I'm sick. If I was in Asian City not wearing a mask, they would think I am sick for sure.
The news is worse and worse everyday, and with all the isolation orders and shut downs I wonder how long it's going to be when the people working in the markets and pharmacies are going to quit coming to work, let alone have money to pay the rent and utilities.
I went to Home Depot yesterday, interesting in that they had a two limit per item quota like all the stores in town on cleaning products like bleach containing products and I lucked out as none of the other supermarkets had them.
I also, after noticing a very scarce amount of fruits and vegetables in the Supermarkets, bought several live plants and seeds in the nursery. I have a sizable backyard so will be growing all kinds of stuff.
Maybe I sound crazy, and perhaps have a green thumb.
I am curious as to what others are experiencing in the USA and in Colombia in regards to the virus.
State Department warns Americans: Don't travel abroad, come home if overseas
The State Department on Thursday issued an extraordinary advisory urging Americans not to travel overseas, to return to the United States if they can, or to otherwise shelter in place.
[URL]https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/19/coronavirus-travel-advisory-level-four-137227[/URL]