Yeah, I'm sure you're correct, but I was thinking of it more in terms of a gut-level survival thing rather than an intellectual knowledge.....like when someone rears their arm back and you jump back instinctively because you know a punch is coming.....I'm just surprised to see the people in the photo not even looking out at the strange sight....but I wasn't there and I don't want to get myself in trouble by implying criticism of those that were there....just speculating.
Try this scenario.
You're an American tourist, who's just flown into a Thai resort from the Los Angeles. You arrive after dark after a *long* flight. You are tired and jetlagged, so you go sleep off the remains of the day.
The next morning you get up, look out your hotel window and see a long, broad beach.
Do you think this is abnormal?