Natural disasters touch everyone... here are some real stories

It's almost impossible to imagine the devastation caused by the Asian Tsunami and how it can touch so many people in so many different ways. I just want to express my sympathy to all of the families that have been deeply affected by this tragedy. My friend and lodger, Bright-Sam, comes from the Tamil Nadu region and many of his friends and family are there. Go to his blog to find a link to some "real" stories from local people helping the relief & rescue efforts.

I can't believe that I was diving in the Andaman sea less than 10 months ago. I was staying in an area called Khao Lak. Not many people in the UK, until this week, knew of Khao Lak. We stayed in bungalows on the beach and I am sure that these would have been devastated. I can only hope that the loss is not total, but fear that many of the beautiful people I met whilst on holiday may have been killed.

Reuters has reported that 800 bodies have been recovered from the beach

Channel News Asia has similar reports. I can't find any more specific news...






My thoughts are with them all right now.