We have been to a number of places around the world which have suffered notable earthquakes in the past. These include Nicaragua, Athens, Izmir and Agadir. It has occurred to me that the extent to which a place or its people capture ones heart can be measured by what I call The Earthquake Test. Having seen these countries and cities if you then saw the terrible aftermath of an earthquake on the news would you be moved enough to want to go to help or at least donate?
Of course, this quirky musing could be open to misinterpretation. It is not to suggest that I would be unmoved by tragedy in some place I had not been or that I would necessarily be less moved by the plight of one group than another but it is meant to convey just how much an otherwise transient vacation spot can stay in your heart.
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