Here in Red State Oklahoma there are quite a few people who wear masks in public - mainly older folks or, likely, people with immunity issues. It's common enough and I've never known anyone to be confronted for it, thankfully. Medical facilities all require masks, too.
Sea-Tac airport near Seattle was similar in its security procedures to those of Houston, but OKC is still a bit more onerous. I guess the bigger airports have better scanners? Or just too many travelers to be more thorough?
I enjoy your compare-and-contrast of life in both countries. Maybe next trip over we'll manage a get-together!
It's good to have confirmation that what I was seeing wasn't unique. I think the new scanners are being deployed to the biggest airports first, then to the next tier, etc. And yes, the photo you chose is how it looks as you go up it... although back then, it was a two way bridge. It's easier now.
Ditto on the terrifying student driving on the Rainbow Bridge. That photo doesn't depict the crazy steep ascent on what looks like a very spindly, incredibly tall bridge. Like this one: https://setexasrecord.com/stories/510623831-driver-sued-for-reversing-on-rainbow-bridge-causing-collision
Here in Red State Oklahoma there are quite a few people who wear masks in public - mainly older folks or, likely, people with immunity issues. It's common enough and I've never known anyone to be confronted for it, thankfully. Medical facilities all require masks, too.
Sea-Tac airport near Seattle was similar in its security procedures to those of Houston, but OKC is still a bit more onerous. I guess the bigger airports have better scanners? Or just too many travelers to be more thorough?
I enjoy your compare-and-contrast of life in both countries. Maybe next trip over we'll manage a get-together!
It's good to have confirmation that what I was seeing wasn't unique. I think the new scanners are being deployed to the biggest airports first, then to the next tier, etc. And yes, the photo you chose is how it looks as you go up it... although back then, it was a two way bridge. It's easier now.
It was a long time between visits. I loved every minute of it. Happy New Year!
It was an excellent visit, and it's rare for me to get to visit at this time of year. All good!
S & M Family Outlet. I'm giggling!
Happy New Year!
Now I'll find out who reads all the way to the end. Who can help giggling at that?
It doesn't hold a candle to the Montrose district of Houston in the late 1970s, but that sign certainly reminds me of that place in those times.