Two big events happening in Indonesia: On 25 Oct 2010, Mount Merapi erupted thrice and killed 13 people and a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in the Mentawai Islands area west of Padang on Sumatra, which triggered a 3m high tsunami killing 113 people and hundreds still missing.
On 27 Oct 2010, the newspaper mentioned that 300 people were killed in the twin disasters.
Today was a short working day as we had an excursion. Four coaches left for Safari Park located not very far from here. Heleen from the Netherlands didnt attend as she was not feeling well. Winifred from South Africa said she has a stomach upset. I think the non-Asians are having a tought time to accept the food - eating rice every meal including breakfast!
The Safari Park is much bigger than our Night Safari. There are more animals here too. Once in this Park, zebras greeted us. They are free to wander in their area. We saw tapirs, bears, elephants, rhinos, hippos etc. When we entered the Dangerous Animals' Zone, Shakeer asked who wanted to get off the coach. All laughed as nobody wanted to try to be brave in front of so many lions staring at us. The male lions with their mane look huge & terrifying.
Rain started the moment we left for this Park. Luckily we were in the coach which did not require us to walk around - who dares to walk around in the lion's den? Many animals were hiding in their shelter.
We returned around 6.30pm, just nice for a warm dinner before returning to rest. The internet connection was down again. It was back only after 10pm (ie 11pm spore time) and Isa has slept. I have no choice but to spend another 75 cents to send an sms to her from my hp.
I have indicated my preference for the Working Group that I wish to attend. Tomorrow (thur) will be another tough day with Working Group sessions being conducted.
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