So here I am in Mexico City and if you want to talk about what a strange world I live in, this is the blog that kind of explains it all.
First, there were 3 bombings in Mexico City in the last week. Note, none of these bombings made the world news so I had NO clue what I was walking into. I arrive at the hotel Thursday night and there is a metal detector to get into the hotel. But, they pick up my luggage and computer case and just take it to the other side. I feel ever so much more secure, especially with all of the guys surrounding the hotel with shotguns and other paraphernalia of extinction.
Then the real job got involved… Sigh, why is it that everyone wants something when I am at a race? Phone calls, presentations and dealing with people over the phone for a complex project is just not what I would call fun. The “sorry, I have a session starting and it comes first.” Also has a bit of an issue on the other side of the phone.
Now, racing was okay and somewhat normal if you consider working in Race Control normal.
Then, the day got weird, I get an email from one of my best friend’s ex. They want for us to get to know each other and become friends. Huh? What? Why? Why do we need to understand each other? I am completely lost. But, instead of fulfilling my curiosity I acted with compassion and explained that I am friends with the person and that is where my loyalty lies. This one is strange because you wonder why they want to know you, what was said about you and why in the world would you want to know them. Whatever.
Then it got even stranger on the ride home from the track to the hotel. Wow, now that was a bit bizarre. I have seen the chop shop section of town, gone by the US embassy and Mexico Government building surrounded by riot police shoulder to shoulder, then a large (very large demonstration) against the government where our van with us US contingency drove right through, men with machine guns on one side and people chanting on the other side.
But, I managed to survive the day and here I am back at the track ready to see what this one brings.
