Wednesday - Ground Zero for Manta Earthquake

We were allowed to go behind the barricades to a section of the worst damaged part of Manta.   The estimation is that over 600 people lost their lives in the April Earthquakes, but in reality, there are still buildings that have not been razed and rubble that has not been cleared - perhaps even with bodies in them.

It is my understanding that the marking in this building indicates that 8 bodies were found inside the building. 

The streets were emptied except for security and workers.  

This empty spot was where a 5 story apartment/hotel complex was.  It completely collapsed killing many that was in the building.  There were several such spots that were like this. 

Please be in prayer for the families and the reconstruction of Manta.