The “Tourists of Evil Omen”

In 2001, terrorists crashed hijacked planes into the twin towers. Jason and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence were vacationing in New York at the time.

In 2005, when terrorists set off a series of bombs targeting London’s public transit system, Jason and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence were visiting the city.

In 2008, terrorists went on a killing spree in Mumbai. Jason and Jenny Cairns-Lawrence were vacationing in Mumbai.

Referred to as “tourists of evil omen“, they believe it is just a coincidence.

They have not been hurt in any of the attacks. These experiences put them in a good position to compare the events, and the reactions.

Mr. Cairns-Lawrence said, “I would say that Mumbai sprang back to its feet faster than New York or London. New York took almost a week to come back to normal. But Mumbai was back to its usual business from day three. It was just amazing.”

Mrs. Cairns-Lawrence said, “As I looked around, it was impossible to tell that such a ghastly thing had happened. In New York, people carried the look of terror in their eyes for weeks after the carnage. In London, the police appeared more scared than the people.”