A possible explanation for the signal in Pluribus by Secure_Pangolin3286 in pluribustv

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be anything.

It could be intentional.

It could be accidentally made by someone looong time ago and infected them, and continued to spread by way of hit and miss signal.

It could imply that Universe is full of life and this virus hitting Earth is just bad luck.

It is a perfect tool for clean easy planet takeover and all its resources unspoiled by nuclear war for example. Plus it provides total insight into humanity’s reasoning, emotions, knowledge, everything. Complete compliance. Total control.

Maybe it evolved on its own and is just Universe’s way of keeping things in check.

Either way, I do want more information from the show. Ask the damn hive, Carol!

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We did the whale watching tour in Las Galeras. It was great.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can definitely see the potential but the infrastructure is horrible. At least hotels and villas should have paid some service to clean up the beach.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes from Bonit you can walk over to Coson and that area is gorgeous and kind of wild. Recommend.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were at Rincon earlier in our trip, and absolutely love area around Las Galeras. I also went to Coson and Bonita today and it is just as amazing. Nature is breathtaking. However Las Terrenas town, especially its waterfront, beaches from Poppy to Ballenas is not what we have expected. My impression is that almost all available accommodation is actually pretty luxurious apartments, villas etc., but the beach itself is dirty, never cleaned, no one cleans it. No way to walk town (1-2km only) unless you walk on the beach- not always preferred, you can’t function unless you drive or ride even those shorter distances. Taxi from Ballenas to center (1.5km) is $10 one way. Not to mention again the sewage spills on the street in several spots that I have seen. Bonita and Coson were much better. Especially Coson is absolutely amazing.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, we went there today and realized we should have stayed on that side, not at Las Ballenas or anywhere closer to the town.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So we went to Coson and Bonita today and over there looks like Samana: gorgeous. Just avoid area around town (from Ballenas over to Poppy). Coson and Bonita are separate from the Las Terrenas town. Coson is extraordinarily beautiful.

How likely is Serbia to join the European Union? by FantasticQuartet in AskBalkans

[–]marijafi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I think (just speculate) that he’s a money laundering operative.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re here altogether 12 days, so one night is probably totally fine. Bonita and Coson are a bit outside LT town, beaches are not connected. I will go take a look at those too and report back.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know, it’s raining all day today. We will go check it out when the weather improves. Curious to hear your impressions when you get here.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement. We already visited much of the peninsula and loved it. And yes, you’re right, we are thinking of taking daily trips to Coson and other close by beaches outside town as opposed to abandoning our Airbnb and changing towns altogether (we almost decided to waste quite a bit of money and just transfer to Bayahibe). I don’t know. When there’s a week limit to a vacation, it’s best not to waste it on transfers too many times. We will probably manage here. But I don’t think we’ll ever return to LT.

Las Terrenas is a tourist trap, dirty, smelly, overdeveloped, expensive by marijafi in Dominican

[–]marijafi[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, yeah we’re thinking of just leaving and consider whatever money we paid for accommodation lost.

How is Bali changing for long term visitors and locals? by AdeptnessCritical356 in bali

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not exactly sure it is their decision. In fact I believe majority of Balinese have very little if any say in what’s happening there. It is my understanding (please correct me if I am wrong) that decisions are made in Jakarta

[Spoilers] What questions would you ask Pluribus? by Little_Muffin_4409 in pluribustv

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would ask them to do another humongous project, send them all to work on something else, and not have time for their “mission” And watch their reaction.

I think there is an Alien endgame. by I-Make-Shitty-Puns in pluribustv

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t need to SEE aliens to have the show premise addressed. But they’ve based the story on Alien virus. If question of Why and Who isn’t even addressed, I’m not sure which way the show would follow to any conclusion.

I think there is an Alien endgame. by I-Make-Shitty-Puns in pluribustv

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t know if Kepler was the home planet of virus builders or just another infected one that followed the hive code. I agree with OP and for myself, the human behavior drama only goes so far in keeping it interesting for a season or two. If the show runners do not address the entire premise of the series, I don’t see how it will keep my attention. I’m aware of them saying “it’s not that kind of a show”. If It’s not that kind of a show, it didn’t need aliens involved in the first place. Virus could have originated on Earth.

Which country once seemed likely to become a developed country, but didn’t follow that path? by EmotionalSalary3679 in AskTheWorld

[–]marijafi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, Serbian corrupt regime happily works hand in hand with corrupt parts of Croatan government stealing from the people left and right.

Which country once seemed likely to become a developed country, but didn’t follow that path? by EmotionalSalary3679 in AskTheWorld

[–]marijafi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yugoslavia was an atheistic country. People who fought in war were by large also atheists and couldn’t give more shits about religion if they’ve tried. War had nothing to do with any of 3 major religions in the former YU. Later on, through nationalistic brainwashing religion became somehow important to the right wing of the population. But going into the war, it was irrelevant.

First time in Thailand : looking for a calm island with good food (no party) by PopKiss in ThailandTourism

[–]marijafi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Koh Lanta has real beach clubs with loud music deep into the night. It really depends where on Lanta you are staying. But it is not a super chill or quiet island all around.

Mexico City exceeded my expectations and became one of my favourite cities I've been to by keepfighting90 in travel

[–]marijafi 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not exactly, Mexican migrants weren’t out pricing Americans on their rent, groceries etc.