maybe some of you heard about earthquake in Sulawesi.
We usually do not feel earthquakes here on Bunaken, so this was one of strong shaking we have experienced in the past 20 years. It was a bit scary.
After checking around the property, everything appears to be fine and there are no new cracks.
I also feel that the news coverage can sometimes be misleading. For some reason, many reports—especially in Japanese media—mention “Manado,” even though the earthquake occurred on the other side of Sulawesi. Some articles even said “a tsunami hit North Manado,” which is not accurate. There was only a slight rise in sea level in areas such as Lembeh and Bitung, but not in Manado.
While we heard that one person sadly died due to the collapse of an old building, a teenager we know was actually sleeping at home in Manado during the strongest shaking… wow…
Most importantly, everyone here is safe.
Thank you very much for the kind messages and concern from our guests and friends.
We are all fine, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. It looks like the dry season may already be starting.
