Our changing economy
I spent 2 days near San Luis Obispo (daughter – college related). What I found curious is the number of European tourists. We spent a lot of time on campus; but did mange a visit to the Ralph Lauren outlet in Pismo Beach– that’s where I spotted the first European (German) family. I asked the sales clerk if they were seeing a lot of Europeans and the answer is “yes”.
Why wouldn’t they summer here? Our exchange rate is a bargain! And if they are shopping the outlets, they get even more for their money – we are a bargain. The second group I noticed was on a secluded beach, they were from Denmark (examining a tide pool). I wasn’t searching for Europeans, I only noticed them, perhaps I am envious that they can afford to travel “here” and I can no longer afford to travel “there”.
On the drive back to Los Angeles, I was surprised at the traffic on the 101 (Calabasas is about where it starts); traffic @ 2 PM, yes it’s Friday, but don’t people work? How much worse is the traffic @ 5 PM? I thought with the price of gas that fewerAngelenos would be driving.
Why wouldn’t they summer here? Our exchange rate is a bargain! And if they are shopping the outlets, they get even more for their money – we are a bargain. The second group I noticed was on a secluded beach, they were from Denmark (examining a tide pool). I wasn’t searching for Europeans, I only noticed them, perhaps I am envious that they can afford to travel “here” and I can no longer afford to travel “there”.
On the drive back to Los Angeles, I was surprised at the traffic on the 101 (Calabasas is about where it starts); traffic @ 2 PM, yes it’s Friday, but don’t people work? How much worse is the traffic @ 5 PM? I thought with the price of gas that fewerAngelenos would be driving.
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