La Porcina

I recently received this email from the us embassy:

This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing andtraveling in Argentina that more than 800 confirmed cases of H1N1Influenza have been reported in Argentina, including four deaths.Argentine authorities have instituted a number of measures to controlthe spread of H1N1, and may require travelers entering Argentina tocomplete health cards that contain local contact information, donprovided surgical masks when disembarking their flights and pass infront of sensors that track body temperature in transportationterminals. Some flights may be disinfected with spray prior to landing.

Fantastic!!! Don't worry--it doesn't seem to be a big deal yet. Although yesterday I was convinced that I had swine flu. Today I am just a little sneezy. If I can make it through the next week and a half without any major medical evacuations or quarrantines, I will be fine! :-)

My friend Nikki says that absolutely nothing worth mentioning has happened this week. She may be right; however, I have had some really great meals (as I refuse to eat at cafes now), heard some great music, and have started making a list of presents to buy for my loved ones. For example, Kirsten I have currently bought you 2 presents and know of at least one other. Meaghan, hopefully you are arriving safely from Africa--you get 2. Mom-2, Eric-1 (very expensive!), Dad-1-2, Pamma- still looking!, Joy- still looking, Kirst, I sent you a post card but it will probably never arrive as the mailbox/fire hydrant looking thing did not say international mail. Apperantly that is important! Megan/Fool, still looking! Hopefully I am not forgetting anyone! If I am, you can send me requests but I make no promises as I am down to my last $1850 pesos.
Plans to come are as follows: Sunday- Boca Jrs. futbol game
Next weekend: Mendoza
Love and Miss you all!
Un beso--
j