One year on...
The stranded police boat featured in the October 10 entry has become a symbol of the tsunami, and today it was the focus of the local memorial. On arrival, flowers were handed out to be placed on a large centerpiece by the boat itself. Later, following a one minute silence to remember those that were lost, a public address drew attention to the remarkable strength of the community and the huge efforts towards recovery that has gathered people from all over the world.
Despite all this taking place under a brutal sun, within 2 hrs we have been treated to yet another tropical downpour…
