Through and into a past - Upstate, New York

Posted by Luis A. De Jesus R. (Mexico City, Mexico) on 27 April 2009 in Miscellaneous.

I arrived to Mexico on the 18th of April from a two-week long trip to my parent's home in Poughkeepsie, New York. It had been five years since I last stepped on land I call home in every sense of the word. I was born and raised not far from Poughkeepsie in Westchester County and in addition to my later years on my own in Mexico City in adulthood, this place I credit for much of how I see the world and interact with it. I strongly believe that a place of upbringing and its culture molds peoples' world view for better or worse.

Though all images in my blog have been dedicated to Mexico and my new life here, I will be sharing some or many exposures from my trip home. I was hoping to get back on the streets of Mexico City soon, but the recent outbreak of a new swine flu has had a surreal impact on the livelihoods of all of us here in the city and much of the Republic of Mexico: schools are closed, government and public offices ceased operating --except health related centers-- and even public transportation (subways, busing, etc) might be suspended by Tuesday of this coming week depending on the evolution of this nasty outbreak. The good thing is that it can be treated, if detected in a timely manner. Most deaths have occurred among people who attempted medical attention late in the illness' stage. Still, the threat is real and must be taken seriously. Go to the World Health Organization page and read up on the new strain and take precautions. This may become a global pandemic.

Shamefully, it seems the Mexican authorities might have known about this problem as early as March before Spring breakers began to arrive to Mexico and others exited the country to visit or enjoy the company of relatives and friends abroad. I personally feel they could have done much to prevent the current situation, but it's too late for lamentations at this point. Let's all hope for the best, and for those who believe in the power of prayer: pray.

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