Osama is dead.

I wasn't going to post anything about this because it really has nothing to do with Brazil or my life at the moment. Then Claudia walked in this morning and the first words out of her mouth, after the morning greeting, were congratulating the US for killing Osama. What? She couldn't have been happier. It was like I gave her a paid day off. 


During the day I keep the radio on to listen to the Portuguese commentators and some of the music. I keep hearing stuff about Obama.... who knew Brazil would have been so happy for the US? Seriously, every time a commercial comes on I hear his name.


Now I just got an email from the US consulate with a travel advisory. Read part of it below. I get these each time something happens anywhere in the world where US citizens could be targeted. 

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and

residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence

following recent counter- terrorism activity in Pakistan.  Given the

uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in

areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are

strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels

and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.  U.S. citizens should stay

current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their

surroundings at all times.  This Travel Alert expires August 1, 2011.

After hearing nothing but good things about the US killing Osama I think that we are at a very low risk for counter-terrorism. Go troops! Thanks for working hard for our safety.

Tchau,

Sara