I survived that earthquake and Tsunami on last boxing day.
I always wanted to experience an earthquake but when I was awoken by what seemed to be someone tugging at my hammock that Sunday, it has been a living nightmare.
Maybe it is my present drab mood, however I feel that this has brought out the worst in people.
Oh the:
- Misinformation from authorities and the media
- The panic
- Terrible communications facilities
- Mismanagement (the Indian bureaucracy!)
- The looting
- Increased amount of crocodiles, snakes and mosquitos
- The water/petrol/electricity/alcohol shortages
- The extortionate prices at times for travel and water
Where I was on Havelock at the time, no one died. So it is difficult to contemplate about the thousands who have lost their lives.
Antoine my french travelling companion has posted some text in french and some of my pictures.
I was supposed to fly to Bangkok on the 8/1/2005. As that flight is cancelled I will go back to Chennai on the 17/1/2005 by 3-day boat from Port Blair. I will travel around the south-west of India for a couple of weeks in order to waste winter time and meet a friend in Laos in February.
If I could stay longer on the Andaman I would. Fantastic Jungle resort food, Amazing Beach no.7 and the snorkelling on Elephant beach on Havelock is incredible. I hope the authorities allow tourists again as many local people depend on it. I hope potential tourists know that the North Andaman, especially the touristy locations such as Neil Island and Havelock are safe and well worth visiting.
Hi, Kai,
I am not on your mailing list, but I visit your Homepage, whcih lastly started to work.
God be with you. I knew we see each other again, btw, erik has got your pc so you have to take it back
greetings
Hi Kai,
nice to hear from you. Don’t worry, I do not have your PC:) Maybe I have your Squashracket, but not your PC. Habe fun,
Erik
Dear Kai!
I was glad to hear that you are safe. Your Asian Trip lasts already for a while and it sounds very special! I am sure that you’ll have a lot to report when we meet us again. Hopefully soon. I wish you a pleasant journey and hope to heear from you soon!
Take care!
Cheers
Martin
U R lucky that U were in Havelock. U havn’nt seen the sea waves .Even if u have seen it was the after effect.
The beaches, harbours, residents etc are in the western coast.
Even the neil Island harbour( jetty) is in northern part. It is least affected.
Tourist are most stationed in the western coast.where tsunami is not at all affected.
U R LUCKY
Once again cone to neil Island and visit sitapur beach ( east cost) U will definetly find the difference ” the unbeleivable defference” ( if u have visited the eastern coast of neil Island before tsunami)
I HAVE WORKED THERE FOR SOME TIME AND KNOW THE GEOGRAPHY
Dr.S.Sunil Kumar
please communicate by e-mail
U R Lucky U were in Havelock.
The tourist spot is in the nortern or westen coast
U might have seen only the after effect of tsunami.
NEIL IsLAND???
the harbours are in the north and the tourist area in the west
U HAVE Not experienced the real tsunami
VIsit again the eastern coast of Neil Island ( SITA PUR )
U WILL FIND THE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!
I have worked ther for some time , and know the GEOGRAPHY
DR.S.Sunil Kumar
Medical Officer
community Health Center
Rangat
Middle Andaman
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