Disaster hit the Southeast Asia at the end of 2004. The largest known earthquake on earth took place deep in the India Sea, and caused Tsunami. Gigantic tidal waves wiped out many beaches not only on Phuket Island, but also in India, Malaysia, and other SE Asia countries.

Vivian and I were planning on visiting Phuket island during this year’s Christmas/New Year vacation. At the last minute, she decided to go to Costa Rica, and I decided to go to Harbin. I guess it was a good decision, otherwise, we’ll either be stranded on Phuket or be dead by now. Someone is watching out for us out there...