22 February 2011

Today we heard that there had been another large earthquake in Christchurch. After the magnitude 7 tremor there six months ago the buildings must have been a bit unsound, because this time many collapsed, and it is feared there could be substantial loss of life. Dad is actually in NZ at the moment and I don't think we even know his itinerary, but I doubt he would have been in the city at the time as he would be off walking some mountain trail somewhere. Still, would be good to hear that he has called in to report he is safe.