bitflipper Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I am headed there in two weeks. Will pack some surgical masks...assuming the airport is still open and we don't get stuck in Seoul.
craigb Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I know a couple of people who are scheduled to return from Taguig on the 15th, I wonder if this will impact them too! Man, that lightning is wicked looking!
Starise Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Any way you could reschedule that out a little further? I know you're a smart guy and have probably examined all of the possibilities. I would hope one of those would be delay? I'm imagining a huge cough of heavy ash coming out of the volcano and going right into the jet engines....or a flock of birds head toward the airport trying to get away from it. I know....I'm a worry wart.
bitflipper Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 Even if I could reschedule, there's no way to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. More eruptions are predicted, perhaps a Mt. St. Helens-style explosion. Anyhow it's a non-refundable ticket that I got through a promotion from Asiana Airlines that knocked $600 off the usual fare. The good news is we won't be going in the direction of the volcano this trip. Bad news it's only 60 km from the airport, and the ash cloud is so huge it's dusting Singapore. More bad news: they just had a series of earthquakes today up in our neighborhood in the north. There could well be some excitement. I visited the Philippines in 1992, just after the big Mt. Pinatubo eruption. I will never forget the shocking scenes of desolation I saw. No hyperbole, it looked like frickin' Mordor. Gray ash everywhere, up to 80 feet deep. Entire towns completely erased. The highway had been obliterated so we had to navigate with the help of locals with flashlights along the path. Felt like we were navigating the Sahara with no landmarks, bridges or signs. It was the most surreal experience I've ever had that didn't involve psychedelics. My best friend - we've been playing music together since we were 18 - is coming along this trip. Well, he wanted an adventure. Looks like he may get it.
InstrEd Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Journal it and maybe you can make it into an Epic Movie! You can do the soundtrack yourself Seriously, I hope you have a safe trip.
paulo Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, bitflipper said: there's no way to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. More eruptions are predicted 1
Starise Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Now is as good a time as any then I suppose. Godspeed to you all the way. For goodness sakes, there are still people living in California. If they can do it...........
Michael Vogel Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 Take care Dave. Look forward to reading tales of your exploits on your return.
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