willowgrub
02-28-2011, 03:36 AM
Most of you will be aware of the earthquake that struck Christchurch NewZealand last tuesday . We have recieved rescue teams from many countries including one from the USA. I think it is something like the 4th from Oakland California . I want to thank everyone for that assitance , and any donations that may have been made to the fund raising websites . Sadly the death toll will go over 200 , including about 60 young, mostly asian students in their class room in one of the worst affected buildings . The surface acceleration exceded 2.2 times the speed of gravity , it was a shallow quake .
The serious damage is limited to certain areas of the city centre and suburbs . The west of the city is almost normal . The entire rest of the South Island is absolutly fine . Chistchurch international airport is open . Dont put off your trip here if you had one planned , just dont count on finding accomodation close to Chrischurch . The tourist industry will take a hit from this , so it might be an opportune time to get here , less tourists . I have been fishing since the quake day , my town 60 miles south is unscathed , but it sure takes the gloss off thinking about the sad stories , not to mention a bit of guilt . ( I did a hard day up there saturday ). This seems to be the most popular forum , so I wrote this here . Enjoy the spring fishing when it arrives
The serious damage is limited to certain areas of the city centre and suburbs . The west of the city is almost normal . The entire rest of the South Island is absolutly fine . Chistchurch international airport is open . Dont put off your trip here if you had one planned , just dont count on finding accomodation close to Chrischurch . The tourist industry will take a hit from this , so it might be an opportune time to get here , less tourists . I have been fishing since the quake day , my town 60 miles south is unscathed , but it sure takes the gloss off thinking about the sad stories , not to mention a bit of guilt . ( I did a hard day up there saturday ). This seems to be the most popular forum , so I wrote this here . Enjoy the spring fishing when it arrives