Given all the horrendous weather in Europe this end of year, I'm really glad that I'm not traveling anywhere near there and am quite happy here in sunny SGP. That being said, I hope that all my classmates are where they hoped to be by today despite all the many travel delays I'm sure they must have faced. It really seems like the winters just keep getting harsher each year. A result of global warming and changing weather systems? Very probably.
That being said, I'm always amazed at how unprepared some of these countries are in dealing with the averse weather conditions. I'm well aware of the economic argument in not investing in the snow removal equipment needed given that it's "such a rare occurrence" but surely the amount of economic activity lost as a result of just one full day of flight cancellations (and it's knock on effects) justify the investment? Surely leaving millions of people from all over the world frustrated and pissed off with your airport infrastructure should be enough to do something? I loved how the BBC had an article that recalled how Reykjavik airport was shut once due to heavy snows as well. For all of 30 minutes, 7 years ago! Now that's a country that knows how to deal with snow. Perhaps Iceland can teach the rest of Europe a thing or two about dealing with snow as a way to boost its own economy?
Anyway, I'm off to HCM for the next week till the New Year. Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy the holidays!
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