We arrived in Chennai, India. It was an uneventful flight. A disconcerting arrival greeted us though. At the airport, all passengers proceeded through a screening process for H1N1 virus. It seems India has a problem with this disease. None of our party was selected for further review but it still made us somewhat uneasy knowing that we may have to be extremely careful in country. Reading the newspaper the next day, H1N1 virus was the top story. Eleven people have already died from the virus, and over 1,000 more have the flu.
Arriving at the hotel provided another surprise. Security checks at he hotel has been implemented: There are gates across the entrance and exit driveways that block entry until a vehicle has been evaluated. A guard uses a rolling mirror to check for bombs (?) underneath the car, and another guard checks the contents and persons inside the vehicle. The bombings earlier this year targeting tourists are most likely the impetus.
I completed my first day at the office - meetings all day. By the end of the work day, I was exhausted; jet lag and lack of sleep will do that. Upon arrival at the hotel, I went straight to my room and went to bed. Now, after 10 hours of sleep, I am refreshed and ready for the day. Bring it on!
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Did you have to get a flu shot before you left or shall I say H1N1? We will keep you in prayer that the only thing you bring back is Mary's Pictures.
I did not have a shot for Swine Flu before I left. I did have a flu shot last year like I do every year. In fact, I had forgotten all about the Swine Flu problem until I arrived in Chennai. Then I saw masks on faces, and newspapers with Swine Flu headlines.
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