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Thoughts and Prayers with Sumatra

August 31, 2010

On Sunday, Mt. Sinaburg erupted for the first time in over 400 years on the island of Sumatra.  Reports show smoke and ash shooting more than 5000 feet into the air above the giant volcano.   

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 (Photo from www.theepochtimes.com)

We just wanted to extend our thoughts and prayers with the island.  Mt. Sinaburg is on the Northern end of the island, about 60 KM away from the Capital of Medan.  First reports show no damage to the coffee growing regions of Sumatra, but smaller fruit and vegetable farmers near the volcano were seriously affected.  

Right now only two people have died, but many more have been displaced.  We are thinking about all of our friends in Sumatra right now and hope for a quick recovery. 

Sincerely,

The Cafe Imports Team

Posted by Noah