It was a very sad afternoon here in New Zealand when our 2nd largest city was hit again by a major earthquake 6.3 magnitude at 12.51pm. Although not as large as the one in Sept 2010, this one was nearer the CBD and much shallower and has caused more major damage in the central city and at present a death toll of 65 with more expected. This is the sort of thing we think of as happening elsewhere..... not in our backyard. Christchurch is know as the "Garden City".... it is very beautiful and serene........ but no more!
Just devastating.... There have been a total of over 4857 earthquakes since Sept 4 2010. People were just coming to terms with rebuilding and feeling a little better but this has put them back to square one.... My thoughts and prayers are with everyone done there..... please can you do the same....
And thank you to those of you who have enquired that I am ok.... much appreciated that you thought of me.... we are lucky to live quite a way North....
Take care
