This past Saturday when we awoke, we heard the heartbreaking news of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile early that morning. The tremors from the aftershocks were felt all the way up to Peru and as far east as Buenos Aires. People here in Mendoza reported closet doors opening, fans and beds moving, pool water soaking terraces, and other out of the ordinary movements. Luckly, there was no major damage. We did not feel a thing because we were dancing at the local discotec with extremely large loud speakers next to us. These speakers were so big and loud they made the ground vibrate all night long.
The past month we have met and connected with some of the coolest people who are Chilean. Some of them are from Concepcion and Pelluhue, which are some of the hardest hit areas from the quake. We have been unable to contact them. We hope they are safe including their family and friends.
This disaster hits close to home, not only because it is so near, but because our friends in Chile embraced us and gave us an experience that was unforgettable. We got true taste of the culture, the people, the history, and we are so thankful for that. We are sending positive thoughts and prayers to the people of Chile.
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