It's strange how, after all the Carnival hype and revelry, things are so much quieter. Last Thursday and Friday the traffic seemed lighter, and the same for the weekend. I guess people are still snoozing and resting up. But in truth, from August the mas bands start launching their new costumes and the cycle repeats. Craziness.
Poor Japan - It's not surprising, as a whole, if you understand tectonic plate theory, which I teach. Still and all, it's puzzling why so many large earthquakes are happening, Hmmm....a nefarious plot of underground testing gone awry? Or just more immediate and thorough medi coverage?
I have always respected the Japanese people. Thank goodness the few people I know from there are OK. The culture is so organized and efficient, at least they have many systems in place that will help with their recovery. Still, in another way it can be even more devastating to a culture which sets high standards and expectations. Facing such a situation means a huge upheaval, socially and psychologically.
I bet we'll see no looting or storming of relief trucks, however. The Japanese people are so polite, patient, and follow procedures. It should, at least, help to speed up efforts to alleviate their suffering. God bless them all.
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