And the Rains Cometh...

with them they bring a myriad of other joys to complement the flooding of our recently constructed Agency building (thanks for the contracting work World Bank), my leaking apartment, and flooded roads. For instance, the host of various bugs, spiders, and teeny-tiny mini toads (never seen them at this stage at home), and swarms of mosquitoes and flies. The downpours are unlike anything I've experienced in the States, and when thunderstorms blow in they are grandiose. Last week a lightening bolt ripped above my apartment delivering a threatening pop through my electrical box knocking out my breaker. I wasn't scared. I was petrified. I usually have to wake up in the middle of the night, if it's raining, to engage in damage control as regards to gathering towels and placing them strategically enough to avoid flooding of important items.

People and places just shutdown during a rain. Nobody wants to get wet, drive or work while it's raining. I don't complain.

After a rain or thunderstorm it's amazing how fast the water is absorbed and taken in by the vegatation. During the beginning of the season fields go from reddish-brown dirt to a plush of green in a matter of days. The green is everywhere and really makes it feel tropical - it's beautiful.

Ok, just thought I'd share. I see my Cubbies are in a battle for first!