Americans, after driving the Brtitish away from their soil, built their country from scratch. In many ways they relinquished the memories of their occupiers by doing everything opposite of Britain - from travelling on the right hand side of road, reverse electrical switches, to play their own version of Cricket called Baseball. But separated from the English by a common language called English, they retained a fascination for few things British - primarily The Beatles and Harry Potter, the later beating the rest of the American fictional characters by yards at the Universal Studios.
The queue for "Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey" had the longest wait time of 50 minutes. Conspicuous at the better known vacation spots in America - the noticeable sight of Desis waiting in the line. You can't miss their prying eyes, checking out another Desi, inspecting you with inquisitive, a bit suspicious look from top to bottom, from left to right. If your eyes met by chance, they turn their heads away, feigning aloofness. I am positive, I am not the only one to observe this.
The cleaning lady at my hotel was about to step inside our room when we were stepping out. She uttered something to me in Spanish. I responded "Hola, Senora - No Spanish". Then she switched to broken English, asking if she can come in to clean. Hispanics are very much part and parcel of Hospitality and Agricultural business in America. Whatever Trump says, without them these two economies will suffer big time.
Been to a local Indian and Chinese restaurant near our hotel. Both provided equally impeccable food, service and ambience. But the Chinese food was almost half the price - on top of that they were offering 20% off on next visit.
There's a term in Odia SASTA, SUNDAR, MAZBOOT, meaning cheaper, prettier and quality product. A consumer can't ask anything better. No wonder the Chinese restaurant was filled and the Indian was half empty. Indians, by and large are poor spenders, usual exceptions apply. On the other hand the Chinese have mastered the art of attracting the Mainstream American customers, a key to their success in business.
While driving through Florida a catching billboard caught my eyes - Don't Hurry, Be Happy. Driving through I-4, I am reminded of this politically important corrider of Florida and the vital role it plays in deciding the ourcome in US Presidential elections.
North Florida is mostly Republican and South Florida, Democratic. It's said more South you go in Florida, more North it gets, alluding to the baby boomers from North of United States who settle in South Florida post retirement, lured by its warm, salubrious weather. They tend to be mostly Democratic who, along with Hispanics have changed Florida's political landscape. In nutshell, this I-4 corrider, connecting the populous Tampa and Orlando could very well decide the next US President.
It's time to bid adieu to the lovely Sunshine State which attracts tourists from across the globe. Its Theme Parks blend characters ranging from British Harry Potter to Egyptian Mummy to finesse, resulting in an highly effective business model - ever since Walt Disney came up with the concept of mixing profit with pleasure.
The queue for "Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey" had the longest wait time of 50 minutes. Conspicuous at the better known vacation spots in America - the noticeable sight of Desis waiting in the line. You can't miss their prying eyes, checking out another Desi, inspecting you with inquisitive, a bit suspicious look from top to bottom, from left to right. If your eyes met by chance, they turn their heads away, feigning aloofness. I am positive, I am not the only one to observe this.
The cleaning lady at my hotel was about to step inside our room when we were stepping out. She uttered something to me in Spanish. I responded "Hola, Senora - No Spanish". Then she switched to broken English, asking if she can come in to clean. Hispanics are very much part and parcel of Hospitality and Agricultural business in America. Whatever Trump says, without them these two economies will suffer big time.
Been to a local Indian and Chinese restaurant near our hotel. Both provided equally impeccable food, service and ambience. But the Chinese food was almost half the price - on top of that they were offering 20% off on next visit.
There's a term in Odia SASTA, SUNDAR, MAZBOOT, meaning cheaper, prettier and quality product. A consumer can't ask anything better. No wonder the Chinese restaurant was filled and the Indian was half empty. Indians, by and large are poor spenders, usual exceptions apply. On the other hand the Chinese have mastered the art of attracting the Mainstream American customers, a key to their success in business.
While driving through Florida a catching billboard caught my eyes - Don't Hurry, Be Happy. Driving through I-4, I am reminded of this politically important corrider of Florida and the vital role it plays in deciding the ourcome in US Presidential elections.
North Florida is mostly Republican and South Florida, Democratic. It's said more South you go in Florida, more North it gets, alluding to the baby boomers from North of United States who settle in South Florida post retirement, lured by its warm, salubrious weather. They tend to be mostly Democratic who, along with Hispanics have changed Florida's political landscape. In nutshell, this I-4 corrider, connecting the populous Tampa and Orlando could very well decide the next US President.
It's time to bid adieu to the lovely Sunshine State which attracts tourists from across the globe. Its Theme Parks blend characters ranging from British Harry Potter to Egyptian Mummy to finesse, resulting in an highly effective business model - ever since Walt Disney came up with the concept of mixing profit with pleasure.
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