Manal al-Sharif

Today I want to talk about a video that caught my attention. It's about a woman of the Saudi Arabia called Manal al-Sharif. In her speech, she noted that women in her country are banned from driving vehicles (which I think insolito). Tradition prevents, laws prevent it... it's crazy! Manal al-Sharif that it was recorded driving a car for a feminist activist campaign in her country. She was arrested nine days for fighting for what she thought right. Her family had to leave the country as morally wrong. I think she is a great hero, a fighter for leaving submissive standards to which it was bound to obey just for being born female.

As Manal al- Sharif, I wonder which is more difficult?: Fight against an oppressive government or against an oppressive society. In my view the traditionalist societies have not evolved. I think it is okay to keep the ancient traditions but not in the way they do. I think not but lead to a woman, just for the sake of being ridiculous. Women have the same capabilities as a man. We are less. I think women should not be hidden under veils or under laws and retrograde traditions. Some cultures believe that women should show only the eyes because their bodies are distracting to man. I believe that women's bodies are beautiful and are not sinful. Some women are even deprived of their ability to feel pleasure through mutilation. I think that's wrong. Companies impose values ​​that leave people be, that repress and women are criticized for how they dress up. They are criticized if they are very young or very old mothers... is unfair. I in the place of Manal, had done the same.

Earth 2100

Hello, today I’m going to talk about the movie Earth 2100

The movie is about the climate change by the action of man. From wrong measures by governments to avert disaster.

Of as humanity is destroyed itself by the way you live now.

And the importance to realize of taking action to protect the environment from now to change de future.

I think the film is too pessimistic about the future, but I think looking bad show as a way to raise awareness.

On the other hand, it is very interesting to hear the speculations of specialists on the future of the planet. One wonders “does it really come to that?” The film generates doubt: will or will not be so future. This happens by contrast fiction with scientific statements.

Climate change an imminent product of current lifestyle displays. One hand droughts, floods other. Big storms. Lack of water and food. Diseases. Chaos ... but there are small lights of hope. Small towns that become self-sustaining and are the representation of the future paradise.

Lucy tells her story. And we see the value that she and her family have to change your present and your future too. I wish there were more people like Lucy. There is a part of the movie with which I fully agree. It says something like "many people doing small actions can change the world." I believe that. I try to make a difference. I think in the future, to have reviewed geography may help me do something bigger. I'm convinced that. How? I do not know yet. I have only faith to achieve it.

I find it interesting to note three facts shown in the film:

1.    The governments and the politicians are not competent in the moment to take decisions to avoid global collapse.

2.    When there is shortage of food and the world collapses, generally the humanity shown desperation and becomes primitive beasts.

3.    In chaotic and catastrophic situations, pests and diseases cannot be controlled even with the latest technology. 

Holiday 2014

My name is Camila Tudela. I’m a student of Geography in Chile. I live in Santiago and have 22 years old. This summer, I went on holidays to San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and Uyuni (Bolivia) with a great friend. Her name is Raquel. She have 36 years old and she is a nurse. We went by plane to the Calama city. Later, we took a bus until a Bolivian city of Uyuni. We made a tour for three days. We met the Salar de Uyuni, slept a hotel of sail, ate llama meat, met many gaps and geisers. The Bolivian landscape is wonderful. We shared trip with two Chilean and two Frenchman. In San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), we went to the Valle de la Luna, to the Laguna Cejar, Geisers del Tatio and lagunas altiplanicas. We saw lizards, foxes, a ñandú and many flamingos. The second time we went to Valle de la Luna, we made it in bicycle. I had never walked by bike. Was something new for me. We went also a Laguna Cejar in bicycle. I thought I would die!! Was amazing!. The desert is beautiful. It has a special charm. The colors, the shapes ... I felt full of energy. He never wanted to Santiago