But now, not so much. 65 people confirmed dead in Christchurch, they believe the final total will be 200-300. My friend Rita lives in Lyttleton, where the epicentre was. She was, mercifully, in Wellington for work and her partner was, mercifully, in central Christchurch. They are both ok. However, it's really scary for her. Lyttleton is blocked off - no one can get in or out due to landslides and damage. 60% of the houses in Lyttleton have collapsed, they reckon everything else is badly damaged. Lyttleton was described on the news as "unlivable."
They bought a rundown cottage out in Lyttleton last year, and have spent 10 months rebuilding it. They run their business from there, it's their home. I can't imagine what it would be like to have no idea what is going on with your home, your job, your cats, your chickens, what you will do tomorrow. She doesn't know if she can get back to Christchurch, or what she will do when she gets there.
It's truly unbelievable. New Zealand has basically stopped. We are all glued to the TV, celebrating each person alive pulled from the rubble.
I've just heard on the news now that there are residential areas that rescue services haven't even made it into yet.
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