Plugs and Phones

We have been staying at hotels and have noticed a difference from even a few years ago. Every hotel room now has outlets on each side of the bed. They know everyone has a phone to charge.

It is a commonplace to observe that everyone is on their phone all the time but it seems like we notice it more when we are traveling. On the street, at the bar, in the restaurant, everywhere, people are looking at their phones.

This means that no one can tell we are tourists. We are looking at our maps trying to figure out where we are going. The locals are checking Facebook or messages or whatever.

Also it seems that the internationalization of clothing companies means locals and tourists don’t look as different as they used to. Of course, the pilgrims look different with their quick-dry clothes and backpacks.