Sunday 2 March 2024.
Manchester AirPort- last leg of RB’s three month road trip to Argentina.
In the culmination of my journey, I find myself trapped within the confines of Manchester Airport Terminal 1, a stark contrast to the warmth and courtesy experienced in the vibrant corners of Argentina. Having checked in my substantial suitcase, I march resolutely toward security, only to encounter a breed of security personnel seemingly intoxicated with power and marinated in rudeness.
These guardians of safety, instead of ensuring a smooth transition, wield their authority like a sledgehammer, demeaning customers as if intellect and worthiness were foreign concepts. A jarring departure from the respect and camaraderie witnessed during my sojourn in Argentina.
The disdain isn't confined to security alone; it spills over to the Border Force and the Police, creating an atmosphere of hostility and frustration. In this abrupt shift from the warmth of Latin America to the cold indifference of Manchester, RB is left yearning for the civility he witnessed elsewhere.
As my suitcase embarks on its journey without me, the withering scenario unfolds, tainted by the abrasive treatment of those designated to uphold order. In the backdrop of a third-world Britain, where courtesy seems to be a relic of the past, RB can't stifle the anticipation to escape this contemporary hell hole and return to the resplendent embrace of San Romano in Garfagnana, Tuscany, where the echoes of rudeness fade like distant echoes, and the taste of wine isn't marred by the bitterness of broken civility.
Executive Director, FDRMC
4wThat’s a SUPER STAR group! Congratulations to the entire team for the continued stellar work supporting the ships and Sailors. Thank you Eben for all you have done at FDRMC! BZ! Ken for your amazing performance on ROOSEVELT. #YOUFIXSHIPS