Oz in Devastation
Just like most of the aussies who love their (summer) weekends I was relaxing and spent my time of 7th of February in Brisbane. I knew 4 days ago that it’s going to be a very really hot weekend in Sydney at 40/41 degrees where I was staying. Hotter in those areas in the west. I was happy I escaped the heat. Weekend was wonderful, but not for all Aussies or people living in oz.
That Sunday night, I sent SMS to my family back in Philippines informing them of the good weekend vacation I had and telling them they should not worry about me affected by the bush fires in Victoria and Floods in Queensland.
That Sunday night, while waiting for my flight, flight were delayed because the smoke from Victoria is tat bad and to see the news that there were people killed/hurt and left homeless by the fire. While on the opposite north of the continent, North Queensland is flooded and are being challenged by Dengue infestation.
I am not used to see that a 1st world country/western country having such calamities. They were supposed to be “children of God” (idiomatic expression). So interesting to see how they react to this kind of drama in their lives. You still see that its very common compare it to Philippines when one house is on fire instead of helping them save the household, some people take advantage of the stuff instead, and just shows that men are such animals and even in a western world it also happens in Australia, just like stories during the Hurricane Katrina in US.
In telly, I also saw that they can be as hopeful as Filos, that they will still be able to get up on their feet and start all over again. The government and their fellow men are so helpful too raising charities and giving charities for the victims. Oz is so blessed to have lots of millionaires or people who have enough to share. Philippines would often rely on Foreign charity. Local support is still there but it is not enough. maybe because its not that there is not enough people who have enough but government funds is not put to proper use. Well who knows!
I’m glad to see that watching the charity shows in Tv last Friday, the victims still manage to smile depite that their homes were burned, just like how calaity-stricken-Filos when filmed.
I tell Australia and Australians that of course you will be able to get back on track on your feet and start all over again. Blessed are you for good support from government and fellowmen. You are still far blessed compared to 3rd world countries struck with or without devastation.
Tags: Australia, bush fire, flood, philippines, Queensland, Victoria
