One thing we always liked about cruising is the fact that there are so many
different nationalities on-board, all working and getting alone with one
another. Since Deborah has a degree in Linguistics, and some obviously
rubbed off on me, this has upped my awareness and appreciation as well.
Unfortunately, not everyone apparently feels this way, especially in this
day and age. As just one example, at Disney's California Adventure theme
park, there was a great attraction/movie about the immigrants coming to the
United States and California. The ride was recently torn down, in favor of a
new attraction being built about the Little Mermaid. Boy, if that doesn't
tell the perspective and mindset of the general public today, nothing will.
John
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