Hawaiian Earthquake
Yes, we did feel the earthquake this morning. It woke us up right after 7 AM with some mild shaking, though nothing strong enough to cause anything to fall off tables or shelves. Everything was relatively gentle here in Kauai, and, to my knowledge, we also never lost power.
However, Hawai'i Island (the Big Island) -- the Island that made us first fall in love with Hawaii in the first place (we went there before I started blogging) -- has had a much worse time of it. Please keep the people on that island in your thoughts today. So far no casualties have been recorded, but much damage has been done, and the residents of that island will have much to deal with in the next coming days.
At the same time, residents of O'ahu and Maui have been without power most of today. And O'ahu is dealing with the heavy rain downpour that we had on Kaua'i yesterday. A tough day on the Hawaiian Islands. I think the governor of Hawaii has declared a statewide state of emergency.
Here on Kauai, we have nothing to complain about other than grey skies (we did get some sun in the morning) and some mild afternoon rain. We're about to head to the beach to see how all the earth motion has affected the surf.
Mellow weather and geological activity to you all.
Glad you're okay! (Not that I expected otherwise, but it's good to hear.) Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Thanks for posting -- I was wondering if y'all were affected. Have fun!
I thought about you when I heard about the earthquake. And I'm thinking even more about my old roommate. I lived with her in Kona for a few years back in the '90's, and worked at Kona Hospital where they had to evacuate patients. I've seen a few pictures on CNN of boulders in the road and broken retaining walls and what-not. Here's hoping that's the worst of the damage.
What a marvelous and scary small world that we live in that I heard about the earthquake there while I was at work and immediately thought of you on vacation there. Glad to hear that all's well for you. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Thanks for letting us know. You're the first person I thought about when I heard about the earthquake. Glad you're safe.
Been thinking about you all day! So glad you're all right - so sad about The Big Island - it's my favorite!
I've been hoping that you guys were okay. I thought of you right away when I heard about the earthquake.
Glad to hear things are okay in Kauai.
Heard about this on the News this morning & immediately thought of you.
Glad to hear it sounds like a really good holiday adventure story!
Glad to hear that you're safe! Oh, and those pictures you took in Hawaii are really beautiful. =)
Yikes!
I thought about you guys as soon as I heard the news. Very glad you're OK.
Here's hoping that the folks on the Big Island come through everything safely.
Glad you're OK. Thanks for letting us know.
I was listening to the radio late last night and heard about the earthquakes. I immediately thought of you. I'm glad you and John are OK though.
Glad you're ok. Will send good thoughts for everyone there - really one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Glad to hear that you're ok.
In hindsight, you made a great choice of island.
;-)
Have a wonderful surf stroll
I'm so glad you folks didn't lose power. I did have you in my thoughts when we lost power here on Oahu.