De la Pura Vida

Mother Nature says Happy Mother’s Day with four earthquakes and a torrential downpour. Plus the skinny on Costa Rica’s secret break from the rainy season.

This earthquake started abruptly and shook sharply with no sign of slowing or stopping.

I just experienced my 2nd earthquake a few days ago (Oct 11 to be precise). The epicenter was only 20 miles from our house, near Zarcero, which is close to Poas Volcano. I was sitting upstairs in our office when everything started to sway back and forth in a strong, fluid motion…