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Tom Stock-Hendel's avatar

Hi Siel,

Interesting, as always. One thing about the closed shops on the Promenade. My son works at a store at a mall in the Valley. It's one in a chain of stores. Both his store and the other one in the Valley have had their labor force decimated by Covid. The employees, thankfully, aren't getting seriously sick but they still have to stay home after testing positive for a number of days. So they've been having a hard time keeping people in the stores to work. Have a great time in Spain!

Tom

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Siel Ju's avatar

Ah, that makes sense. There's also a general labor shortage too though, no? Hope your son's staying healthy and thanks for the kind words :)

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Wendy's avatar

Hi Siel, have you left the group you’ve been traveling with? Going to Spain on your own? I lived in Madrid for 4 years; I absolutely love it!!

I am definitely a person whose idea of a good life is traveling and dancing. I found salseros from DF to be some of the best. And don’t forget cumbia!!

Buen Viaje!

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Siel Ju's avatar

Gracias Wendy! Yes, among the things I quit recently is the group I was traveling with! I'm now traveling more freely :) Excited to explore Madrid on my own terms -- and I'll be dancing there for sure!

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Wendy's avatar

Happy for you and jealous!!!!

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