Tim’s Diary - Cyclone Warning!
December 4th, 2008
Panic in the village! Cyclone/tsunami warning being blasted out through the mosque call for prayer speakers.Â
Having phoned the UK for an update and accessed the net myself the nearest cyclone is travelling to india and the region of orissa from the Andaman/Nicobar islands. The direction its travelling is north west and Sri Lanka lies South West. So it looks like another panic cry that creates so much distress amongst the villagers.
I was up the hill towards the Pre School and Buddhist Temple when i heard the news. Everyone said not to go to my cabana, which is next to the beach, in fear that a tsunami was coming. Me, being as stubborn as usual, continued down the hill and headed to the cabana but phoning the Uk as i went. I finally got through to Debs, our artwork and sign writing expert, who confirmed there was no cyclone or tsunami warning for Sri Lanka.
Life is never dull out here, thats for sure. The other evening there was mass panic as the ‘hooking people’ were coming. Unfortunately much of the community, in the area i stay in, get electricity through hooking up illegally to the power lines! Every so often, normally the day before it is ‘Court Day’, the electricity board are out catching those that are hooking! Fines vary depending on the size of your house and the amount of electric items you have in your house. Anything up to 1Lak (approx 625 sterling) It is partly amusing, as everyone turns off all the power, disconnects the lines, lights candles and kerosene lamps!
Go to go, credit out on internet connection.
Bye
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1. Mark | December 4th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
When are you heading back home mate?
2. Tim | December 8th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Should be back on the 14th Dec if i can get to the airport!
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