The electricity left us Sunday night after the wind toppled a few hydro posts. Camille could not go back to Carlsbad with her two Yorkies so she stayed with us through a noisy night of wind tortured palms. The above photo I took Monday afternoon from our beach shows:
- In the background the ominous plume of smoke blowing far into the Pacific, the fires east of Camille's house in Carlsbad 80 miles to the north.
- The wind has been blowing east to west, right to left, kicking the hair of the wave up and away from its forehead as is the custom at this time of the year. Check out our Santa Ana blog of last month.
- Along with your prayers, the Sagrado Corazon (Sacred Heart statue in the middle, standing 70 ft tall while facing the ocean) successfully blocked all flames from reaching us. (Another exciting explanation is coming in a future blog on our Archimede Institute Web Site!)
Since it is very hard to photograph the wind, this photo and the video will give you an idea, these 6 foot waves being blown back to the sea by air so hot and dry the waves seem scared. All kidding aside, we are safe and sound and fully electrified as of Monday evening after suffering our margaritas with less ice. We did crossword puzzles and appreciated the fact that here in Mexico the houses are of concrete and surrounded by barren rocky lots that support neither fire nor high watering costs. Here is an improvized video I just put together from clips filmed during the power outage. I call it EARTH, WIND, WATER and FIRE.And thanks for your support of us and this blog during what we felt was a loooong absence!
5 comments:
Nice to hear everyone is ok. Thanks J & N. Regards to Camille too.
So sad to watch, I'm thinking of the families, but also of all the wild critters who died. I hope all this ends soon. XXXX
Wow. It is somewhat awe-inspiring to see Mother Nature give a clear reminder of her strength. She is a powerful force and is not capricious in giving both joy and sorrow.
It is in the aftermath that societal inequities are laid bare and the human heart revealed.
I am glad that you and yours are safe!
glad you are ok jimmy!
Home in Carlsbad, safe and sound. No sign of any damage along the coastline, overcast skies (smoke?), acrid smell of ashes. Our home is untouched although there's a layer of soot outside. First task was to wash the filthy kitchen floor. Husband Paul has strict instructions to take off his shoes before he comes in. Not much I can do about the doggies' paws. We are the lucky ones!
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