When The Butterfly Flaps Its Wings

The unexpected results of a coastal tsunami warning

An unexpected and quiet weekend in the surfshack. Photo: Per Håkansson.

Five thousand miles away an underwater volcano erupts in the South Pacific, triggering tsunami advisory along the Californian coastal, and the beach is now off limits. All plans are canceled and the weekend is open.

After my morning workout I find myself watching Vivir sin limites on Netflix in original language during breakfast. Listening to Castilian Spanish brings me back to when I lived in Spain and I’m starting to make new summer plans, even toying with the idea of one day moving back there. I miss that special carefree mañana spirit.