In September 2010, a 7.1 earthquake hit the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Just a few months later, in February 2011, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, destroying most of the city’s buildings and infrastructure. It did not, however, destroy the city’s spirit. It’s been over six years since the fatal earthquakes, but just by looking… Continue reading Christchurch: A City in Progress
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The Tsunami Warning
“Courtney! Courtney, wake up! We have to go!” I woke up to insistent knocking on my cabin door. I thought I was dreaming, but as my eyes slowly opened, I realized this was real. I looked around the dark box that I called home with blurry vision. “Courtney, hello!” My friend’s French accent rang through… Continue reading The Tsunami Warning
