"I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet..."
By Carole King
Major Earthquake
Well, I'm a little late reporting this (good thing I'm not a reporter), but did you hear about our earthquake here on September 5th? It was a 7.6 magnitude and, let me tell you....it was the biggest one we've ever been in and so surreal. Funny how you react - I immediately went onto Facebook to inquire if anyone local had "felt that".... can't believe I did that! Of course they felt it and it was big news for days.
That morning about 8:30 I was doing laundry when I heard a very loud noise. I thought a truck was passing by. Immediately, it got louder and I could see the floor shaking, the water in the pool lapping. I immediately called to Roxi and said, "I think we're having an earthquake" - I know, I know, it was a brilliant deduction on my part! Together, holding hands we walked outside into an open area (maybe not the smartest move) and just watched the earth roll and shake. We felt like two drunk sisters trying to walk a straight line, but there was no alcohol involved. It seemed like it went on forever, but it was really only about 40 to 50 seconds. All we know is that we don't want to experience that degree of rocking and rolling again - unless, of course, it is on the dance floor!
Fortunately, there was little damage done within the country. I think that is because it registered something like 25 miles below the ground. Just so you know, Costa Rica experiences upward to 3,000 or more earthquakes a year - mostly small ones. Thanks for all the inquiries about our safety.
Fortunately, there was little damage done within the country. I think that is because it registered something like 25 miles below the ground. Just so you know, Costa Rica experiences upward to 3,000 or more earthquakes a year - mostly small ones. Thanks for all the inquiries about our safety.
Our Car: "Dora The Explorer"
For those that may not already know, the winning name for our Pathfinder is "Dora" from the children's TV show "Dora The Explorer". Thanks to Marc Lintner who submitted the winning name - we had over 60 names to chose from!
We just loved what she stood for: 1) she's a sweet latino girl, 2) she loves adventure, and 3) her best friend is a squirrel named "Tico" (what Costa Ricans call themselves). Such a great fit and Dora will protect us as we go on many adventures together! Thanks for helping us name our car!
We just loved what she stood for: 1) she's a sweet latino girl, 2) she loves adventure, and 3) her best friend is a squirrel named "Tico" (what Costa Ricans call themselves). Such a great fit and Dora will protect us as we go on many adventures together! Thanks for helping us name our car!
We've Been Busy
We have been busy and over the next several weeks I'll begin to post more frequently and share more pictures about what we are up to.
I'm experimenting with shooting video's and will post some of those, too. In the meantime, here's one picture that we just love - it was taken when we went on a road trip recently to Manuel Antonio - can you believe how beautiful this little cove is?
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Pura Vida,
Judy and Roxi (Sisters in Transition)
email: jteci@yahoo.com
