Up North

It's strange to be back in the U.S. after a year of Argentine living. Some observations:

• People talk loud -- and stand far apart while doing so.
• People are big -- and come in many more colors up here in New York.
• Terrorism looms large: In the subway, announcements tell you to report suspicious looking packages, suspicious looking passengers, and be aware that your backpack may be searched at any time.
• Toilets flush from levers or buttons way down near the toilet bowl -- not from buttons in the wall, up near eye level.

Our poor blog has been neglected after all of May's traveling. Soon we'll be back to our city of good airs.