33 degrees today so I declare a public holiday. Hit the beach. It’s an amazing day out there.
The waves are tiny. 1-2 foot max. Nice little left and a mediocre right in the southern corner – but it’s got the summer’s crowds buzzing all over it.
Small again tomorrow but decent swell all long weekend. Book that weekend away. Unfortunately showers tomorrow and Saturday – all the more reason to make the most of it today.
Another earthquake hit Indonesian this morning. Unbelievable. Worst hit is Padang, the port where all Mentawai boats live. Say another pray for all the people of Padang. I visit their annually and it’s such a poor town…it’s million people will be struggling with this massive earthquake of 7.6 (rescue services aren’t well equipped). I’ve heard from our regular charter boat Tengirri – and fortunately they’re at sea.(safe) phew.
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Hey Uge, is there anywhere we can make a donation to help victims of the earthquake in Padang? … Oops hold it, I’ve just checked SurfAid International website and they’ve launched a Padang Earthquake Relief Appeal where donations can be made http://www.surfaidinternational.org
PADANG EARTHQUAKE RELIEF APPEAL
Thursday 1 October 2009
SurfAid has launched an Emergency Response Appeal to help the people of Padang who were hit by a huge earthquake (7.6 on the Richter scale) on Wednesday 30 September.
Our Program Director, Dr David Lange, narrowly escaped death as he fled the Ambacang Hotel, which then collapsed, killing many and trapping others.
Many buildings have been destroyed with people caught underneath the rubble. There is a report that schoolchildren are still trapped underneath three schools. One hospital is destroyed and another so badly damaged that staff are working in tents outside. Doctors used car headlights and torches to operate on the injured overnight.
Dr David Lange said: “People are trapped and screaming for help but they are below huge slabs which will take heavy equipment to move. I saw dozens of the biggest buildings collapsed in town, most of the damage is concentrated in the commercial centre market, which was fully packed.”
Any donations you can make are greatly appreciated.
Please donate here.
Thank you
The SurfAid Team
http://bit.ly/Vsrfw