Thailand Tsunami - My Experience in Khao Lak - 26 December 2004
 
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Before/After The Tsunami Walking Out Devastation Relief Work

Part III: Survival

Waiting out the tsunami on the roof of the Seagull Andaman Resort
On the roof, waiting for the water to go down 


Balcony of Seagull Andaman Resort
Where I stood during the disaster 
   
Ladders to roof of Seagull Andaman Resort
Ladders I used to reach the roof 


Tsunami damaged buildings near Seagull Andaman ResortTsunami damaged buildings near Seagull Andaman Resort
Views of the heavily damaged building where I took refuge 


Injured survivors leaving Seagull Andaman Resort
Finally walking out through the rubble 


Mangled vehicles
Destroyed vehicles 
   
Debris on road into Khao Lak
Debris on the road 


Mountain meeting point
Mountaintop meeting point 
   
Thai family of survivors at mountain meeting point
Camp for the night 


Heavily damaged Khaolak Orchid Resortel
Tim walking back to hotel for supplies 


Vehicle washed into debris of ruined buildingExtensive destruction as seen on street in Khao Lak
Massive destruction seen the day after 


Khao Lak beach
Where it all started for me, several days later 
   
Destroyed buildings and steet in Khao Lak
Alley where I ran from the wave 
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