Hi HU members,

I guess everyone is being overwhelmed by the horrific scenes of death, destruction and misery from Asia, India and Sri Lanka caused by the earthquake and Tsunami on 26 December 2004. Latest estimates are at least 80,000 dead and many thousands still missing.

I am a little surprised I have not seen any mention of anything on this disaster on the HUBB to date. As there are quite a few motorcycle travellers in that area at the moment (as far as I know from their most recent posts), I am sure we would all like to know that they are safe. If anyone has recent information on our fellow travellers safety, maybe you could post it here - including the travellers themselves of course - let us know you are OK.

I would also urge everyone to consider making a donation to one of your local Aid Agencies - I think they will all be involved in some way as this is one of the largest natural disasters in modern times. Predictions are that the death toll will be in excess of 100,000 and disease, clean water and starvation will be the next major problems that could kill more that the original Tsunami.

I hope none of you have family or friends are missing in the area, and that our fellow motorcycle travellers are all safe, but spare a thought for those that have been affected.

Regards
Skillo