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How comfortable are you with safety risks?  Some cultures place a high value on protecting their citizens…from every conceivable safety risk.  Other cultures tend to rely more on individual responsibility and self-awareness.  We have observed that our local town belongs in the latter category!

For example, the university recently removed the man-hole covers for a couple of weeks while performing seasonal maintenance.  It was striking to see these pits exposed (night and day) without any safety cones, warning signs, or lights.  Believe it or not, I almost stepped right into one of these holes on my way to class one day…after taking the above picture!  So, not only are we learning language and culture, we’re also learning to take personal responsibility for our safety.

Thinking of visiting us anytime soon?  Better start working on Rule #1.

And stay tuned for “Rule #2”!

Copyright © Kevin Beaty, YUNEV and “Feet on the Ground…”, 2014-2015.  All rights reserved.

7 Thoughts to “Rule #1: Watch Your Step”

  1. Brown,MILT

    Hmmm…looks and sounds like Honduras. The open man holes would be in the middle of the road with covers missing. They’ve been removed and fabricated into “something more useful”.
    Cheers, Milt

  2. B Lee

    Refreshing! Of course they can do that because they don’t have to worry about lawsuits.

    1. Upon the advice of my legal counsel, I have no comment!

  3. Dee Dee Bundy

    We too learned this lesson while livintg in Europe!! OSHA would have a hayday!!! Love keeping up with your experiences!

  4. Susan Romeo

    OH NO Mr. Kevin! Don’t let one swallow you. Very cute story. Keep it up Kevin. These are fun to read. Take care. Best to you both!!! sue

  5. Casey Mulder

    I thought Rule #1 was: Always bring your own toilet paper.

    1. Careful, you might give away “Rule #2”!

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