During this time of government shutdown, it is always fascinating to experience what is essential and non-essential government work. On my trip to the airport to spend a week in Palo Alto, CA, we started our journey on the Seattle-Bainbridge Island Ferry.

Right away the Coast Guard convoy joined us for our journey to Seattle.

Then when I got to the airport, I encountered a new experiment. For the privilege of having my hands rubbed with some high tech cloth and run through some kind of scanner to test for explosive residue, I got to do an old school journey through TSA. I didn’t have to take off my shoes, or jacket or belt and I didn’t have to unload my computers or toiletries. I just passed everything through the scanner and walked on through. I  think that I used to think this was a hassle.  Smooth sailing today.

Then I got to wondering if I was more protected or less. I guess I will figure that out if I make it safely to San Francisco.

So enjoy a video snapshot of public transportation for the journey down the west coast. And don’t miss the “laugh out load” advertisement from Zoho on the way to the airport tram.

For a low resolution version of the video click here.

Lol. Got my attention.

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