Had I known about the possibility of Zika in Puerto Rico, I would have used more bug repellant while I was there, even though I am allergic to Deet. Now I am using repellant to prevent getting bit at home so I am not personally responsible for brining Zika to GA and beyond.
Other than that, celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary on a tropical island was fun. And pretty. See.
If you look, city is pretty apparent through the facade of resort. And if you know anything about Puerto Rico, things aren't going well for the people who live there.
Much like New Orleans, Puerto Rico relies on tourism, but it is not pulling the numbers to keep it afloat. The US Territory is currently in the midst of bankruptcy. (The US should be paying closer attention because this can happen to us).
For years, Puerto Rico borrowed money by issuing municipal bonds, using the funds to compensate for declining government revenue and prevent deep cuts in services and layoffs of public workers. It easily found investors. ~ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/business/dealbook/puerto-rico-debt-crisis-explained.html
The results is medical facilities and schools are closing. SCHOOLS ARE CLOSING. Those locals who can, are leaving. The poor will be left destitute and in a 3rd World situation, if the US doesn't step in, and I doubt they will. We clearly get to take the resources and give nothing back. As of today, it was announced, that more than 300 Puerto Rico schools will be closed by August. For reals.
Parents are panicked! But us homeschooled mamas are like... hey... Yall need some curriculum? The rules there are oppressive, but since they are closing actually schools, do they really care? Won't they just rubberstamp the private school applications?
I'm sitting over here trying to figure out how to bring homeschooling en-mass to the island without contacting Zika... I'm kinda serious. Live on the beach... run a homeschool co-op. Lean Spanish. yeah.
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