AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 23 (UPI) — Thousands of people in the Netherlands say they expect the world to end in 2012, and many say they are taking precautions to prepare for the apocalypse.
The Dutch-language de Volkskrant newspaper said it spoke to thousands of believers in the impending end of civilization, and while theories on the supposed catastrophe varied, most tied the 2012 date to the end of the Mayan calendar, Radio Netherlands reported Monday.
De Volkskrant said many of those interviewed are stocking up on emergency supplies, including life rafts and other equipment.
Some who spoke to the newspaper were optimistic about the end of civilization.
“You know, maybe it’s really not that bad that the Netherlands will be destroyed,” Petra Faile said. “I don’t like it here anymore. Take immigration, for example. They keep letting people in. And then we have to build more houses, which makes the Netherlands even heavier. The country will sink even lower, which will make the flooding worse.”
[Via UPI]
This sorta relates to your blog I've heard that In Switzerland their planning on having their massive underground bunkers ready for 2012. These bunkers suposidly can house thousands of people.
Sounds cool, only i live in the netherlands and i don't know anyone who's preparing for 2012.
i'm trying to be prepared, as far as it's possible for a 15 year old:P
anyway, i'm not preparing for 2012. just for regular emergencies=)