4/9/10: The start of the Canterbury quakes
In the wee hours of the morning on this date 5 years ago, Canterbury was struck by an earthquake that led to a chain of aftershocks including the devastating 21 February 2011 quake. I have told many people my account of that morning but I thought I’d write it down so that it is archived somewhere forever. You know, in case I forget what it was like – highly doubt I ever will though…I hope.
5 years ago I lived at a flat which was opposite some train tracks. It was not uncommon to hear rumbling at night as trains passed by in the dead hours of the morning and it annoyed me all the time. This night was just like every other night.
. Gosh time flies.
. Its a shame really as I was starting to enjoy it and really get into a routine. But my back is in no state to do any exercise that involves jumping and lots of turning at the moment. The injury is a recurring one that came about due to my poor coordination which caused me to slip and fall, hitting my lower back against a rock while tramping years ago. I may have to succumb to going to the doctor who is likely to tell me what she has said time and time again – do aqua exercises or walking.
. Will start getting back into it tonight!