Been There, Done That

Showing posts with label swine flu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swine flu. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Zoinks! They Really Do Have Swine Flu Detectors!

Yes, they do. They make you fill out a card stating that you don't feel sick or anything. In Amman, I didn't notice anything, but when I got to the airport in Alexandria, they had a giant thing on the wall that reads: "TEMPERATURE" and has a red light and a green light and something that looks like a giant siren. I kept looking at it nervously as I waited in line to get through customs. There also was a tiny room that said: "QUARANTINE" and I could see a sign inside with a picture of a pig that said "SWINE FLU" next to it. One woman got stopped and she looked really upset. They were eyeing her suspiciously. I have no idea what she told them. They finally let her pass through. I had been downing Tylenol during the whole flight trying to keep my fever down. My throat hurt so bad; It felt like I had golf balls in it. I knew I didn't have Swine Flu...I'm pretty sure it was Strep. Just waiting for the antibiotics to kick in. As I stepped up to the immigration officer, I put on my best I feel-so-great-and-healthy smile. After I got my paperwork, I left the airport and someone was standing outside with a sign with my name on it. "Yay! I made it!"

Tommorrow - Italy. Am I actually ready for this?