Thousands evacuate around active Bali volcano

Stranded in Bali tourists lampooned online for complaints

KARANGASEM, Indonesia (AP) — Australian tourists who complained about being stranded on tropical Bali when volcanic ash closed its airport have been roasted online as out of touch with the hardships faced by Indonesians forced to flee their homes.

Bali’s airport reopened Wednesday after being closed for 2 1/2 days and thousands of tourists are now leaving the island famous for its lush green interior, surf beaches and relaxed vibe.

About 40,000 residents from Mount Agung’s danger zone are staying in shelters such as sport halls, temples and tent camps. Ash could drift back and force the airport to close again.

A producer for an Australian television network temporarily locked her Twitter after being assailed for an article in which she complained of having to pay for a taxi to the airport after not getting through to airlines on the phone.

“People are being forced to measure risk, cost and desperation to make it home to their families on Christmas,” said the producer, Mary Jordan.

The article on the TV network’s website was later updated to show Jordan had managed to get a flight out for Thursday evening. But not before it was sarcastically dissected by an online travel guide.

One man was lampooned for telling Australian TV that the government should’ve sent boats to rescue Australians and complaining that he spent three “cold wet” nights at Bali’s airport.
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More at: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/stranded-in-bali-tourists-lampooned-online-for-complaints/
 
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