Earthquake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica this afternoon, its epicenter about 70 km from San Ramon. I was in the back patio when a powerful tremor shook for about 40m seconds. It took about 15 seconds for me to comprehend the source of the movement as my initial thought was to wonder why a huge truck was speeding down our hill. After the shaking stopped, I went to the street to find all the neighbours in front of their houses. Several of the children from the houses nearby came up to me to express their feelings; although I did not understand their words, a child's sense of amazement is universal. Several of the adults did their best to reassure me that there was nothing to be worried about, and Rosario, the neighbor who looks after our house, phoned to make sure that I was okay. I have only been here for three weeks but each day feel more and more the strong sense of community. There was no damage here, but, sadly, two little girls perished in the Poas Volcano National Park area, a site Elizabeth and I visited in September. It is close by, only about an hour's drive. Things are fine in San Ramon, although, more tectonic movement is predicted.