5.2 temblor rattles viatape; canadian remains missing; food supply impacted
A 5.2 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRUCK NEAR BORA BORA MONDAY morning, with aftershocks felt sporadically into Tuesday morning. Bronson got some of these “ocean aftershocks” (visible as “micro-tsunamis”) on video. Ironically, we’re about to enter Tsunami Preparation Month (April).
We’re aiming to get off the island of Viatape by 4PM today (7PM PDT), with a 7:10PM departure from Bora Bora Airport to Papeete, then a red eye back to LAX. This is assuming everything going according to plan. If we are delayed or bumped off our flights, Tahiti will be a better location for us, as there will be water and power, and access to medical facilities, etc.
It’s amazing to me that the hotel has not asked us to conserve power (yet) but I’m definitely noticing the impact on the food choices and selection.
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March 25th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Ok, love you, love the stories, but come home already – this is making me all nervous and whatnot …
April 1st, 2008 at 8:10 pm
OMG! Im sad that Kim and I didnt get to know you and Bronson better while in Bora Bora. You seem like two great guys. I have really enjoyed reading your blog and get the scoop on Bora Bora activities after we left on Sunday. I cant believe that there was an earth quake and that you captured the tremors on film. I would love to see them. In any case, thanks for the blog postings and maybe the next time we go on a VIP Escapes trip we’ll get the opportunity to get to know you.